Best Franklin County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 117 students in Franklin County, NY (there are 21 public schools, serving 7,023 public students). 2% of all K-12 students in Franklin County, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
33% of private schools in Franklin County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Private Schools in Franklin County (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Northern Lights School
Daycare / Preschool
57 Church Street
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-3206
Grades: PK-K
| 32 students
St. Bernards School
(Catholic)
63 River St
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-2830
Grades: K-5
| 71 students
Sunmount Developmental Center
Special Education School
2445 State Route 30
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
(518) 359-4025
Grades: PK
| 14 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Franklin County, NY?
3 private schools are located in Franklin County, NY.
What percentage of students in Franklin County, NY go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Franklin County, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Franklin County, NY?
33% of private schools in Franklin County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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