For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 117 students in Saranac Lake, NY (there are 4 public schools, serving 1,061 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Saranac Lake, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
50% of private schools in Saranac Lake, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Schools in Saranac Lake, NY (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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Saranac Lake, NY?
2 private schools are located in Saranac Lake, NY.
What percentage of students in Saranac Lake go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Saranac Lake are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Saranac Lake?
50% of private schools in Saranac Lake are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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