For the 2025 school year, there are 22 public elementary schools serving 8,199 students in Clinton County, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clinton County, NY are Chazy Central Rural Elementary School, Northeastern Clinton Senior High School and Mooers Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton County, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Clinton County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Elementary Schools in Clinton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chazy Central Rural Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
609 Miner Farm Rd
Chazy, NY 12921
(518) 846-7212
Chazy, NY 12921
(518) 846-7212
Grades: K-6
| 238 students
Rank: #22.
Northeastern Clinton Senior High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
103 Rt 276
Champlain, NY 12919
(518) 298-8638
Champlain, NY 12919
(518) 298-8638
Grades: PK-12
| 375 students
Rank: #33.
Mooers Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16 School St
Mooers, NY 12958
(518) 236-7373
Mooers, NY 12958
(518) 236-7373
Grades: PK-5
| 326 students
Rank: #44.
Rouses Point Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
80 Maple St
Rouses Point, NY 12979
(518) 297-7211
Rouses Point, NY 12979
(518) 297-7211
Grades: PK-5
| 256 students
Rank: #55.
Northern Adirondack Middle/high School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5586 Rt 11
Ellenburg Depot, NY 12935
(518) 594-3962
Ellenburg Depot, NY 12935
(518) 594-3962
Grades: 6-12
| 429 students
Rank: #66.
Stafford Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15 Broad St
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 563-6800
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 563-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 401 students
Rank: #77.
Northeastern Clinton Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
103 Rt 276
Champlain, NY 12919
(518) 298-8681
Champlain, NY 12919
(518) 298-8681
Grades: 6-8
| 274 students
Rank: #88.
Cumberland Head Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1187 Cumberland Head Rd
West Chazy, NY 12992
(518) 563-8321
West Chazy, NY 12992
(518) 563-8321
Grades: PK-5
| 540 students
Rank: #99.
Saranac Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18 Picketts Crnrs Rd
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5900
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5900
Grades: PK-5
| 366 students
Rank: #1010.
Ausable Forks Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
28 W Church Ln
Au Sable Forks, NY 12912
(518) 647-5503
Au Sable Forks, NY 12912
(518) 647-5503
Grades: PK-6
| 239 students
Rank: #1111.
Keeseville Primary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1825 Rt 22
Keeseville, NY 12944
(518) 834-2839
Keeseville, NY 12944
(518) 834-2839
Grades: PK-6
| 403 students
Rank: #1212.
Beekmantown Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
37 Eagle Way
West Chazy, NY 12992
(518) 563-8690
West Chazy, NY 12992
(518) 563-8690
Grades: 6-8
| 446 students
Rank: #1313.
Peru Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17 School St
Peru, NY 12972
(518) 643-6302
Peru, NY 12972
(518) 643-6302
Grades: 6-8
| 413 students
Rank: #1414.
Peru Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
116 Pleasant St
Peru, NY 12972
(518) 643-6100
Peru, NY 12972
(518) 643-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 829 students
Rank: #1515.
Saranac Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
70 Picketts Crnrs Rd
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5700
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5700
Grades: 6-8
| 370 students
Rank: #1616.
Morrisonville Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
47 Sand Rd
Morrisonville, NY 12962
(518) 565-5980
Morrisonville, NY 12962
(518) 565-5980
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #1717.
Northern Adirondack Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5572 Rt 11
Ellenburg Depot, NY 12935
(518) 594-3986
Ellenburg Depot, NY 12935
(518) 594-3986
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #1818.
Beekmantown Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
37 Eagle Way
West Chazy, NY 12992
(518) 563-8035
West Chazy, NY 12992
(518) 563-8035
Grades: PK-5
| 486 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Arthur P Momot Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Monty St
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 563-1140
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 563-1140
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Oak Street School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
108 Oak St
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 563-4950
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 563-4950
Grades: 3-5
| 207 students
Rank: n/an/a
Clinton-essex-warren-washington Boces
Special Education School
1585 Military Turnpike
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 561-0100
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 561-0100
Grades: K-12
| 239 students
Rank: n/an/a
50 Bailey Ave
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 563-2410
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 563-2410
Grades: PK-2
| 241 students
Clinton County Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Adirondack Res Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
518 Norrisville Road
Schuyler Falls, NY 12985
(518) 643-9444
Schuyler Falls, NY 12985
(518) 643-9444
Grades: 8-12
| 23 students
Adirondack Wilderness Challenge High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
516 Norrisville Road
Schuyler Falls, NY 12985
(518) 643-7188
Schuyler Falls, NY 12985
(518) 643-7188
Grades: 8-11
| 24 students
Altona Correctional Facility (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
555 Devils Den Rd
Altona, NY 12910
(518) 236-7841
Altona, NY 12910
(518) 236-7841
Grades: Inquire with school
| 1 students
P.o. Box 8
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5500
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5500
Grades: K-6
| 142 students
140 Elm Street
Champlain, NY 12919
(518) 298-2041
Champlain, NY 12919
(518) 298-2041
Grades: K-5
| 135 students
Champlain Home For Children (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
4766 Crete Blvd
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Clinton Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Box B
Dannemora, NY 12929
(518) 492-2511
Dannemora, NY 12929
(518) 492-2511
Grades: Inquire with school
| 34 students
Clinton County Sheriffs Department Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
25 Mccarthy Ave
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 565-4730
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 565-4730
Grades: 11
| 2 students
P.o. Box 8
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5550
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5550
Grades: K-6
| 134 students
Lyon Mountain Correctional Facility (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3864 Rt 374
Lyon Mountain, NY 12952
Lyon Mountain, NY 12952
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
116 Pleasant St
Peru, NY 12972
(518) 643-6100
Peru, NY 12972
(518) 643-6100
Grades: K-3
| 430 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Clinton County, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clinton County, NY include Chazy Central Rural Elementary School, Northeastern Clinton Senior High School and Mooers Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Clinton County?
22 public elementary schools are located in Clinton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton County?
Clinton County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Clinton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Clinton County include: Saranac Middle School vs. Northern Adirondack Middle/high School, Northern Adirondack Elementary School vs. Ausable Forks Elementary School, Ausable Forks Elementary School vs. Northern Adirondack Elementary School
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