Mountain Lake Academy serves 38 students in grades 8-12. The student:teacher of Mountain Lake Academy is 5:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 38 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Campus Size
80 acres
Student Body
Total Students
38 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
74%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mountain Lake Academy often compared to?
Mountain Lake Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Northwood School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Mountain Lake Academy?
The application deadline for Mountain Lake Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Mountain Lake Academy vs. Northwood School
The nearest high school to Mountain Lake Academy is North Country School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Agnes Parochial School (1.3 miles away)
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Quick Facts
St. Agnes Parochial School
(Catholic)
2322 Saranac Ave
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-3771
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-3771
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 122 students
4382 Cascade Road
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-9329
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-9329
1.6 miles
Gr: 4-9 | 86 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
92 Northwood Rd
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-3357
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-3357
1.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 185 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Northern Lights School
Daycare / Preschool
57 Church Street
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-3206
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-3206
7.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
St. Bernards School
(Catholic)
63 River St
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-2830
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-2830
8.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 85 students Tuition listed
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