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Saranac Elementary School

Q: Is Saranac Elementary School a good school?

Saranac Elementary School ranks 1820 th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Q: How many students attend Saranac Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 359 students attended Saranac Elementary School.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Saranac Elementary School?

Students at Saranac Elementary School are 96% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

Q: What schools do graduates of Saranac Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Saranac Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Saranac Middle School High : Saranac High School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1820^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Better than 26% of New York elementary schools

Summary

Saranac Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the Saranac Central School District, located in Saranac, New York. With 366 students, the school's academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is generally below the state average across grade levels and subject areas.

Saranac Elementary School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and math range from 35% to 47%, compared to the state averages of 54% to 60%. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with female students outperforming male students and the school struggling particularly with special education and low-socioeconomic status students. While the school's per-student spending has increased in recent years, it has not yet translated into improved academic outcomes.

Compared to nearby schools, Saranac Elementary School's performance is lower than some, such as Morrisonville Elementary School, but higher than others, such as Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School and Arthur P Momot Elementary School in the Plattsburgh City School District. The challenges faced by Saranac Elementary School may be reflective of broader regional issues, rather than being unique to the school itself.

359

Students ?

11.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$28,032

Per pupil spending ?

37.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

18 Picketts Crnrs Rd
Saranac, NY 12981-0008

(518) 565-5900

District: Saranac Central School District

Students who attend Saranac Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Saranac Middle School
High:	Saranac High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.5%

Two or more races:

3.1%

Hispanic:

1.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 51st percentile in 2015 → 26th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the New York average (42% vs 55% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 25 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school42%

District avg35%

New York avg55%

1,820^th of 2,445

New York public elementary schools ?

Bottom 26%▼ down 26 pts since 2015

From top 49% (2015) to bottom 26% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Elementary Schools in the Saranac Central School District

696^th of 874Saranac Central School District among New York districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	28.3	1820 of 2445	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	36.1	1561 of 2445	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	48.4	1209 of 2439	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	45.6	1289 of 2434	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	42.3	1300 of 2201	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	45.4	1278 of 2413	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	62.0	893 of 2395	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	61.6	881 of 2386	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	56.8	991 of 2366	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2015	50.4	1146 of 2352	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2014	40.9	1426 of 2345	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	35.7	1531 of 2325	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2012	44.0	1447 of 2320	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2011	56.6	1105 of 2286	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	54.6	1178 of 2263	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2009	49.0	1423 of 2257	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2008	59.2	1106 of 2227	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2007	58.4	1124 of 2219	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2006	42.4	1531 of 2206	30.6%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	27.4	1862 of 2409	22.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	32.1	1676 of 2413	30.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	45.2	1290 of 2403	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	38.7	1498 of 2401	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	39.5	1220 of 1955	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	46.0	1253 of 2357	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	59.6	956 of 2338	59.1%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	30.1	1524 of 2098	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	35.0	1355 of 2078	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	33.9	1344 of 2041	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	47.6	974 of 2099	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	36.5	1113 of 1678	33.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	31.9	1415 of 2032	30.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	55.5	763 of 2045	62.7%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	31.6	1700 of 2407	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	40.9	1412 of 2411	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	49.0	1178 of 2400	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	52.7	1084 of 2400	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	41.8	1171 of 1961	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	45.3	1271 of 2358	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	63.6	816 of 2340	65.1%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	11.7	2130 of 2134	0.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	17.1	2059 of 2110	2.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	34.5	1287 of 2016	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	26.3	852 of 1044	18.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	20.2	1747 of 1859	6.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	39.5	1096 of 1941	43.5%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2021	16.7	1093 of 1224	10.7%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2025)29th percentile+4 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)27th percentile~ school

Female (2025)23rd percentile-3 vs school

White (2021)11th percentile-30 vs school

Special Education (2025)<1st percentile-25 vs school

By subject vs New York (2024-2025) ?

Science45%~ state avg

Math42%-15 vs state

English Language Arts41%-14 vs state

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Schools Near Saranac Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2025)				NY State Assessments Math (2025)				NY State Assessments Science (2025)	% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Saranac Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	18 Picketts Crnrs Rd	Saranac	12981	Clinton County	Saranac Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 565-5900	359	30	11.9	37.6%	343 (95.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.1%)	28.3	1820^th of 2445 public elementary schools	25.6%		36.1	1561^st of 2445 public elementary schools	36.2%	259	40.6	35.7	46.9		44.3	35.1	46.9		44.9	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$28,032	$1,244	$26,789
Morrisonville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	47 Sand Rd	Morrisonville	12962	Clinton County	Saranac Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 565-5980	358	31	11.5	40.5%	334 (93.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.5%)	12.7	2249^th of 2445 public elementary schools	8.0%		18.3	2112^th of 2445 public elementary schools	13.6%	137	35.6	18.0	26.7		44.1	22.5	20.5		27.3	99.4	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	100.0	99.7	$27,966	$1,177	$26,789
Peru Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	116 Pleasant St	Peru	12972	Clinton County	Peru Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 643-6100	832	73	11.3	54.2%	758 (91.1%)	8 (1.0%)	29 (3.5%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (3.8%)	29.7	1784^th of 2445 public elementary schools	27.0%		44.4	1308^th of 2445 public elementary schools	46.5%	476	46.2	39.8	38.6		45.4	44.4	43.6		41.2	99.3	99.5	99.9	99.9	99.9	99.4	99.9	99.6	$27,698	$1,547	$26,151
Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	50 Bailey Ave	Plattsburgh	12901	Clinton County	Plattsburgh City School District	No	No	No	No	(518) 563-2410	248	23	10.7	46.8%	218 (87.9%)	11 (4.4%)	6 (2.4%)	3 (1.2%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.2%)								(n/a)										99.0	99.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.0	99.0	100.0	$30,700	$2,307	$28,392
Arthur P Momot Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	60 Monty St	Plattsburgh	12901	Clinton County	Plattsburgh City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 563-1140	388	41	9.4	63.7%	314 (80.9%)	35 (9.0%)	23 (5.9%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.1%)	21.5	2041^st of 2445 public elementary schools	16.5%		18	2118^th of 2445 public elementary schools	13.4%	77	30.0	39.4	37.5		20.5	27.3	26.3		53.5	99.5	99.7	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.7	$30,476	$2,337	$28,138
Oak Street School	Public	3-5	108 Oak St	Plattsburgh	12901	Clinton County	Plattsburgh City School District	No	No	No	No	(518) 563-4950	218	22	9.9	72.0%	172 (78.9%)	14 (6.4%)	10 (4.6%)	9 (4.1%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	11 (5.0%)	23.1	1989^th of 2445 public elementary schools	18.7%		27.1	1838^th of 2445 public elementary schools	24.8%	151	38.1	50.0	40.4		36.5	26.8	32.7		38.5	99.6	99.6	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.6	99.6	100.0	$33,163	$2,262	$30,902
Beekmantown Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	37 Eagle Way	West Chazy	12992	Clinton County	Beekmantown Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 563-8035	479	41	11.7	50.1%	473 (98.7%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	24.8	1929^th of 2445 public elementary schools	21.1%		27.1	1837^th of 2445 public elementary schools	24.9%	92	28.6	30.9	60.7		23.6	26.6	30.4		60.0	99.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.8	$26,420	$1,586	$24,834
Ausable Forks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	28 W Church Ln	Au Sable Forks	12912	Essex County	Ausable Valley Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 647-5503	229	22	10.4	49.8%	213 (93.0%)	7 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.9%)	33.6	1668^th of 2445 public elementary schools	31.8%		24.9	1905^th of 2445 public elementary schools	22.1%	237	30.3	42.5	63.0	41.4	51.5	27.5	42.9	44.8	50.0	95.6	99.6	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.6	99.6	99.1	$38,099	$3,878	$34,221
Keeseville Primary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1825 Rt 22	Keeseville	12944	Clinton County	Ausable Valley Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 834-2839	364	30	12.1	42.6%	352 (96.7%)	4 (1.1%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	40.6	1454^th of 2445 public elementary schools	40.5%		38.6	1494^th of 2445 public elementary schools	38.9%	40	37.3	44.9	53.5	48.9	21.6	44.9	53.5	86.7	45.2	98.4	98.9	99.7	99.7	99.7	98.9	98.9	98.7	$33,689	$3,632	$30,057
Northern Adirondack Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5572 Rt 11	Ellenburg Depot	12935	Clinton County	Northern Adirondack Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 594-3986	375	35	10.7	35.2%	363 (96.8%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.9%)	28.9	1807^th of 2445 public elementary schools	26.1%		27.2	1834^th of 2445 public elementary schools	25.0%	27	50.9	42.9	40.4		49.1	37.7	31.5		42.6	99.7	99.7	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.7	99.7	100.0	$32,001	$2,911	$29,090

Frequently Asked Questions about Saranac Elementary School

Is Saranac Elementary School a good school?

Saranac Elementary School ranks 1820^th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Saranac Elementary School?

Students at Saranac Elementary School are 96% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

How many students attend Saranac Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 359 students attended Saranac Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Saranac Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Saranac Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Saranac Middle School
High : Saranac High School

What district is Saranac Elementary School in?

Saranac Central School District

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