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Top 5 Best Franklin County Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 2,735 students in Franklin County, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, NY are Chateaugay High School, Tupper Lake Middle-high School and Saranac Lake Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Franklin County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chateaugay High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
42 River St
Chateaugay, NY 12920
(518) 497-6611
Grades: 7-12
| 231 students
Rank: #22.
Tupper Lake Middle-high School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
25 Chaney Ave
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
(518) 359-3322
Grades: 6-12
| 403 students
Rank: #33.
Saranac Lake Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
79 Canaras Ave
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-4221
Grades: 6-8
| 275 students
Rank: #44.
Brushton-moira High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
758 County Rt 7
Brushton, NY 12916
(518) 529-7342
Grades: 7-12
| 325 students
Rank: #55.
Saint Regis Falls Central School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
92 N Main St
Saint Regis Falls, NY 12980
(518) 856-9421
Grades: PK-12
| 225 students
Rank: #66.
Brushton Grade School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
758 County Rt 7
Brushton, NY 12916
(518) 529-7324
Grades: PK-11
| 464 students
Rank: #77.
Malone Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
15 Francis St
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-7801
Grades: 6-8
| 489 students
Rank: #88.
Salmon River Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
637 County Rt 1
Fort Covington, NY 12937
(518) 358-6650
Grades: 6-8
| 323 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Franklin County, NY

Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Cady Rd
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-8411
Grades: Inquire with school
| 3 students
Camp Gabriels (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Box 100
Gabriels, NY 12939
(518) 327-3111
Grades: Inquire with school
| 4 students
Chasm Road
Chateaugay, NY 12920
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
7874 State Route 11
Chateaugay, NY 12920
(518) 497-3300
Grades: Inquire with school
| 1 students
3 Brewster St
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-6040
Grades: Inquire with school
| 3 students
45 Bare Hill Rd
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-6795
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
79 Canaras Ave
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-2778
Grades: K-3
| 54 students
79 Canaras Ave
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-3350
Grades: PK-K
| 78 students
637 Co. Rt. 1
Fort Covington, NY 12937
(518) 358-6620
Grades: 7-12
| 678 students
2445 State Rt 30
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
(518) 359-4485
Grades: Inquire with school
| 2 students
2445 State Route 30
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
(518) 359-3311
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
309 Bare Hill Rd
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-6997
Grades: Inquire with school
| 24 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, NY include Chateaugay High School, Tupper Lake Middle-high School and Saranac Lake Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Franklin County?
8 public middle schools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

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