For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 370 students in 12981, NY.
The top ranked public middle school in 12981, NY is Saranac Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 12981 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 12981, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12981, NY Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Saranac Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
70 Picketts Crnrs Rd
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5700
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5700
Grades: 6-8
| 370 students
12981, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 8
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5500
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5500
Grades: K-6
| 142 students
P.o. Box 8
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5550
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5550
Grades: K-6
| 134 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 12981, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in 12981, NY include Saranac Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 12981?
1 public middle schools are located in 12981.
What is the racial composition of students in 12981?
12981 public middle schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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