51爆料

Lake Placid Central School District

50 Cummings Rd
Lake Placid, NY 12946-1500
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Lake Placid Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 546 students in Lake Placid Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
51爆料s in Lake Placid Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
546 Students
2,507,390 Students
# Teachers
71 Teachers
217,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lake Placid Central School District, which is ranked #414 of all 1,008 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#387 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 50%)
53%
52%
53%
49%
90-94%
78%
85%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.17
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
5%
30%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
91%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $37,795 is higher than the state median of $31,324. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $51,033 is higher than the state median of $32,199. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$37,795
$31,324
Spending / Student
$51,033
$32,199

Best Lake Placid Central School District 51爆料s (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Placid Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
318 Old Military Rd
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-3640
Gr: K-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Lake Placid Junior-senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
34 School St
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-2474
Gr: 6-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lake Placid Central School District?
Lake Placid Central School District manages 2 public schools serving 546 students.
What is the rank of Lake Placid Central School District?
Lake Placid Central School District is ranked #414 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Placid Central School District?
91% of Lake Placid Central School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lake Placid Central School District?
Lake Placid Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Lake Placid Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $51,033 is higher than the state median of $32,199. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

Recent Articles

Bullying, Name-Calling & Put-Downs: Parent Guide 2025
Bullying, Name-Calling & Put-Downs: Parent Guide 2025
Practical tips for parents to address bullying, name-calling, and put-downs鈥攚ith 2025 data, policies, and expert strategies.
What Is a Magnet School? (2025 Guide)
What Is a Magnet School? (2025 Guide)
Explore what a magnet school is, how it works, and its benefits in 2025. Clear explanation for parents, students, and educators.
Cooperative Learning in 2025: Evidence, Best Practices & Challenges
Cooperative Learning in 2025: Evidence, Best Practices & Challenges
Explore cooperative learning in 2025鈥攏ew data, updated practices, expert insights for educators and families.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 546 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 85% (Top 50% in NY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Quick Links