For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 3,335 students in Clinton County, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Clinton County, NY are Northeastern Clinton Senior High School, Chazy Central Rural Junior-senior High School and Northern Adirondack Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton County, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Clinton County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Middle Schools in Clinton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Chazy Central Rural Junior-senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
609 Miner Farm Rd
Chazy, NY 12921
(518) 846-7135
Chazy, NY 12921
(518) 846-7135
Grades: 7-12
| 230 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
Ausable Valley Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1490 Rt 9n
Keeseville, NY 12924
(518) 834-2800
Keeseville, NY 12924
(518) 834-2800
Grades: 7-8
| 158 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
Clinton County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» 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 middle schools in Clinton County, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Clinton County, NY include Northeastern Clinton Senior High School, Chazy Central Rural Junior-senior High School and Northern Adirondack Middle/high School.
How many public middle schools are located in Clinton County?
10 public middle schools are located in Clinton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton County?
Clinton County public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Clinton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Clinton County include: Saranac Middle School vs. Northern Adirondack Middle/high School, Northern Adirondack Middle/high School vs. Saranac Middle School, Beekmantown Middle School vs. Northern Adirondack Middle/high School
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