For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 610 students in Lake George, NY.
The top ranked public schools in Lake George, NY are Lake George Junior-senior High School and Lake George Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake George, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Lake George have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lake George, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake George Junior-senior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
381 Canada St
Lake George, NY 12845
(518) 668-5452
Lake George, NY 12845
(518) 668-5452
Gr: 7-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Lake George Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
69 Sun Valley Dr
Lake George, NY 12845
(518) 668-5714
Lake George, NY 12845
(518) 668-5714
Gr: K-6 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Lake George, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Warren County Sheriffs Dept (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
381 Canada Street, Lake George
Lake George, NY 12845
(518) 668-5456
Lake George, NY 12845
(518) 668-5456
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lake George, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Lake George, NY include Lake George Junior-senior High School and Lake George Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lake George?
2 public schools are located in Lake George.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake George?
Lake George public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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