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Best Public Schools in Clinton County (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Clinton County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 29 public schools serving 11,058 students in Clinton County, NY (there are 6 private schools, serving 603 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Clinton County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Clinton County, NY are Chazy Central Rural Junior-senior High School, Peru High School and Beekmantown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton County, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Clinton County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Clinton County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chazy Central Rural Junior-senior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
609 Miner Farm Rd
Chazy, NY 12921
(518) 846-7135
Gr: 7-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Peru High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17 School St
Peru, NY 12972
(518) 643-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Beekmantown High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
37 Eagle Way
West Chazy, NY 12992
(518) 563-8787
Gr: 9-12 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Chazy Central Rural Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
609 Miner Farm Rd
Chazy, NY 12921
(518) 846-7212
Gr: K-6 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Mooers Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
16 School St
Mooers, NY 12958
(518) 236-7373
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #66.
Plattsburgh Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 Clifford Dr
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 561-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Saranac High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
60 Picketts Crnrs Rd
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Northeastern Clinton Senior High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
103 Rt 276
Champlain, NY 12919
(518) 298-8638
Gr: PK-12 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #99.
Ausable Valley High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1490 Rt 9n
Keeseville, NY 12924
(518) 834-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1010.
Rouses Point Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
80 Maple St
Rouses Point, NY 12979
(518) 297-7211
Gr: PK-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1111.
Stafford Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
15 Broad St
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 563-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Northeastern Clinton Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
103 Rt 276
Champlain, NY 12919
(518) 298-8681
Gr: 6-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Northern Adirondack Middle/high School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5586 Rt 11
Ellenburg Depot, NY 12935
(518) 594-3962
Gr: 6-12 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1414.
Saranac Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
18 Picketts Crnrs Rd
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5900
Gr: PK-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1515.
Ausable Forks Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
28 W Church Ln
Au Sable Forks, NY 12912
(518) 647-5503
Gr: PK-6 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1616.
Beekmantown Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
37 Eagle Way
West Chazy, NY 12992
(518) 563-8690
Gr: 6-8 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1717.
Saranac Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
70 Picketts Crnrs Rd
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1818.
Keeseville Primary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1825 Rt 22
Keeseville, NY 12944
(518) 834-2839
Gr: PK-6 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1919.
Peru Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
17 School St
Peru, NY 12972
(518) 643-6302
Gr: 6-8 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2020.
Cumberland Head Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1187 Cumberland Head Rd
West Chazy, NY 12992
(518) 563-8321
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #2121.
Northern Adirondack Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5572 Rt 11
Ellenburg Depot, NY 12935
(518) 594-3986
Gr: PK-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #2222.
Peru Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
116 Pleasant St
Peru, NY 12972
(518) 643-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 832 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Ausable Valley Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1490 Rt 9n
Keeseville, NY 12924
(518) 834-2800
Gr: 7-8 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Beekmantown Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
37 Eagle Way
West Chazy, NY 12992
(518) 563-8035
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #2525.
Morrisonville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
47 Sand Rd
Morrisonville, NY 12962
(518) 565-5980
Gr: PK-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2626.
Oak Street School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
108 Oak St
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 563-4950
Gr: 3-5 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2727.
Arthur P Momot Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
60 Monty St
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 563-1140
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Clinton-essex-warren-washington Boces
Special Education School
1585 Military Turnpike
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 561-0100
Gr: K-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School
50 Bailey Ave
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 563-2410
Gr: PK-2 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Clinton County, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Clinton County, NY include Chazy Central Rural Junior-senior High School, Peru High School and Beekmantown High School.
How many public schools are located in Clinton County?
29 public schools are located in Clinton County.
What percentage of students in Clinton County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Clinton County are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton County?
Clinton County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Clinton County are often viewed compared to one another?

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