Saranac Lake: Schools & Education
Saranac Lake schools: 4 public schools. Saranac Lake Senior High School is the largest at 385 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 1,068 students.
- ~1,241 residents per school (vs New York ~732).
K-12 Schools
4 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,241 residents per school. 46.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
Schools (4)
| School Districts · Districts | SARANAC LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL DI |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 4 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,068 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 107 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 10.00 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 472 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 44.2% |
| Schools Count | 4 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Schools (1)
Colleges (1)
| Nearest College · Name | North Country Community College |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Saranac Lake |
| Nearest College · Phone | (518) 891-2915 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 21.1 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — nearest by coordinates within 50 miles
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (3)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Saranac Lake Free Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 109 Main Street |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (518) 891-4190 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 12983 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2250 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 8 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 46.8% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 2 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12