For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 339 students in 12986, NY.
The top ranked public preschool in 12986, NY is L P Quinn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 12986 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 12986, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12986, NY Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
L P Quinn Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
294 Hosley Ave
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
(518) 359-2981
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
(518) 359-2981
Grades: PK-5
| 339 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 preschools in 12986, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in 12986, NY include L P Quinn Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 12986?
1 public preschools are located in 12986.
What is the racial composition of students in 12986?
12986 public preschools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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