For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 403 students in 12986, NY.
The top ranked public middle school in 12986, NY is Tupper Lake Middle-high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 12986 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 12986, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12986, NY Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tupper Lake Middle-high School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25 Chaney Ave
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
(518) 359-3322
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
(518) 359-3322
Grades: 6-12
| 403 students
12986, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Sunmount Developmental Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
2445 State Rt 30
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
(518) 359-4485
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
(518) 359-4485
Grades: Inquire with school
| 2 students
Sunmount Dvlpmntl Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
2445 State Route 30
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
(518) 359-3311
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
(518) 359-3311
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 12986, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in 12986, NY include Tupper Lake Middle-high School.
How many public middle schools are located in 12986?
1 public middle schools are located in 12986.
What is the racial composition of students in 12986?
12986 public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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