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)
Mountain Lake Academy
About the School
- 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 Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Students By Grade
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Campus Size
80 acres
Student Body
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
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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Catholic
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(518) 523-3771
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Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 16
4382 Cascade Road
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(518) 523-9329
Distance: 1.8 mi
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Avg. class size: 10 students
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(518) 523-3357
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(518) 891-3206
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Catholic
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(518) 891-2830
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Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 16
4382 Cascade Road
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-9329
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 185 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 11
92 Northwood Rd
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-3357
Distance: 11.2 mi
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Avg. class size: 10 students
Baptist
6065 Nys Route 86
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(518) 946-2487
Distance: 37.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 242 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 3
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(518) 561-4031
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Baptist
4635 State Route 9
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 563-4098
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 122 students
Catholic
2322 Saranac Ave
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-3771
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 4-9 | 86 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 16
4382 Cascade Road
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-9329
Distance: 8.1 mi
Gr: K-5 | 85 students
Catholic
63 River St
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-2830
Distance: 11.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Baptist
6065 Nys Route 86
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(518) 946-2487
Distance: 18.8 mi
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(518) 647-8444
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Catholic
2322 Saranac Ave
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-3771
Distance: 7.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
Daycare / Preschool
57 Church Street
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-3206
Distance: 11.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Baptist
6065 Nys Route 86
Wilmington, NY 12997
(518) 946-2487
Distance: 18.8 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 73 students
Catholic
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(518) 647-8444
Distance: 23.2 mi
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Saranac Lake Senior High School
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Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-4450
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(518) 891-4450
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