Top 10 Best Essex County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 3,533 students in Essex County, NY (there are 7 private schools, serving 634 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Essex County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Essex County, NY are Keene Central School, Mountain View Campus and Schroon Lake Central School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Essex County, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 63% statewide average). Schools in Essex County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Best Essex County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Keene Central School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
33 Market St
Keene Valley, NY 12943
(518) 576-4555
Grades: K-12
| 163 students
Rank: #22.
Mountain View Campus
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7530 Court St
Elizabethtown, NY 12932
(518) 873-6371
Grades: 6-12
| 206 students
Rank: #33.
Schroon Lake Central School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1125 Us Rt 9
Schroon Lake, NY 12870
(518) 532-7164
Grades: PK-12
| 236 students
Rank: #44.
Newcomb Central School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5535 Rt 28n
Newcomb, NY 12852
(518) 582-3341
Grades: PK-12
| 67 students
Rank: #55.
Lake Placid Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
318 Old Military Rd
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-3640
Grades: K-5
| 241 students
Rank: #66.
Minerva Central School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1466 County Rt 29
Olmstedville, NY 12857
(518) 251-2000
Grades: PK-12
| 121 students
Rank: #77.
Lake View Campus
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
25 Sisco St
Westport, NY 12993
(518) 962-8244
Grades: PK-5
| 221 students
Rank: #88.
Moriah Junior-senior High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
39 Viking Ln
Port Henry, NY 12974
(518) 546-3301
Grades: 7-12
| 319 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Lake Placid Junior-senior High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
34 School St
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-2474
Grades: 6-12
| 313 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Ticonderoga Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
116 Alexandria Ave
Ticonderoga, NY 12883
(518) 585-7400
Grades: PK-6
| 351 students
Rank: #1111.
Crown Point Central School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2758 Main St
Crown Point, NY 12928
(518) 597-3285
Grades: PK-12
| 319 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Moriah Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
39 Viking Ln
Port Henry, NY 12974
(518) 546-3301
Grades: PK-12
| 371 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Ticonderoga Junior-senior High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5 Calkins Pl
Ticonderoga, NY 12883
(518) 585-7400
Grades: 7-12
| 362 students
Rank: #1414.
Willsboro Central School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
29 School Ln
Willsboro, NY 12996
(518) 963-4456
Grades: PK-12
| 243 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Essex County, NY

Essex County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Box 110
Ray Brook, NY 12977
(518) 891-1343
Grades: Inquire with school
| 4 students
7530 Court St
Elizabethtown, NY 12932
(518) 873-6371
Grades: PK-12
| 263 students
Court St
Elizabethtown, NY 12932
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Court St
Elizabethtown, NY 12932
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Fisher Hill Rd
Mineville, NY 12956
Grades: Inquire with school
| 3 students
P.o. Box 999
Mineville, NY 12956
(518) 942-7561
Grades: Inquire with school
| 1 students
116 Alexandria Ave
Ticonderoga, NY 12883
(518) 585-7442
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
25 Sisco St
Westport, NY 12993
(518) 962-8244
Grades: K-12
| 202 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Essex County, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Essex County, NY include Keene Central School, Mountain View Campus and Schroon Lake Central School.
How many public schools are located in Essex County, NY?
14 public schools are located in Essex County, NY.
What percentage of students in Essex County, NY go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Essex County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Essex County, NY?
Essex County, NY public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

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