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Franklin County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 131 students in Franklin County, NY (there are 21 public schools, serving 6,937 public students). 2% of all K-12 students 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).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Franklin County (2026-27)

Map of Northern Lights School
Northern Lights School
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
Daycare / Preschool
57 Church Street
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-3206
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Map of St. Bernards School
St. Bernards School
Gr: K-5 | 85 students
Catholic
63 River St
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-2830
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Map of Sunmount Developmental Center
Sunmount Developmental Center
Gr: PK | 14 students
Special Education School
2445 State Route 30
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
(518) 359-4025
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Overview

Category
This State (NY)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
131 Students
424,657 Students
% Average Students of Color
32%
39%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
14 Teachers
41,688 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,350
$21,768

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.59
# American Indian Students
0 Students
949 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
8%
# Black Students
4 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
3%
8%
# White Students
83 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
63%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
35 Students
81,171 Students
% of Others Students
27%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

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

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