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Lake Placid Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 431 students in Lake Placid, NY, 45% of all K-12 students in Lake Placid, NY are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 63%, which is lower than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
25% of private schools in Lake Placid, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Lake Placid Private Schools (2026-27)

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Northwood School
Gr: 9-12 | 185 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 11
92 Northwood Rd
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-3357
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Map of Mountain Lake Academy
Mountain Lake Academy
Gr: 8-12 | 38 students
All-boys | Special Education School
386 River Road
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-4300
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North Country School
Gr: 4-9 | 86 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 16
4382 Cascade Road
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-9329
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Map of St. Agnes Parochial School
St. Agnes Parochial School
Gr: PK-3 | 122 students
Catholic
2322 Saranac Ave
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-3771
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Lake Placid, New York Private Schools (Closed)

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National Sports Academy
Gr: 8-12 | 84 students
Specialized Curriculum
821 Mirror Lake Drive
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-3460
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Lake Placid, NY Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
431
Students
$72,680
Avg. Tuition
9
Avg. Class Size
32%
Students of Color
5:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Lake Placid)
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,795 Schools
# Students
431 Students
424,657 Students
% Students of Color
32%
39%
0.61
0.59
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
949 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
60 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
14%
5%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
19 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
4%
8%
# White Students
245 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
57%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
93 Students
81,171 Students
% of Others Students
22%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
93 Teachers
41,688 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
42%
75%
Average Class Size
9 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1100
(Out of 1600)
1261
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
29
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$72,680
$21,768
Average Summer Program Cost
$12,000
$2,323
Average % on Financial Aid
44%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$34,000
$10,886
Average Endowment Size
$13 million
$31.78 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
63%
79%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
19 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lake Placid, NY?
The top ranked private schools in Lake Placid, NY is Northwood School.
How many private schools are located in Lake Placid?
4 private schools are located in Lake Placid.
What percentage of students in Lake Placid go to private school?
45% of all K-12 students in Lake Placid are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lake Placid?
25% of private schools in Lake Placid are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in Lake Placid are often viewed compared to one another?

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