For the 2025-26 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 in Franklin County, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
33% of private schools in Franklin County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Schools in Franklin County (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Northern Lights School
Daycare / Preschool
57 Church Street
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-3206
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-3206
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
Gr: K-5 | 85 students Tuition listed
Sunmount Developmental Center
Special Education School
2445 State Route 30
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
(518) 359-4025
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
(518) 359-4025
Gr: 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 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 15%).
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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