Best Schools in Speculator, New York
1 schools · 1 Elementary
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Lake Pleasant School
Elementary · Lake Pleasant Central School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
9.0
out of 10
Median Home
$185,200
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
9.0
out of 10
Median Home
$185,200
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
STAAR proficiency rose +7.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Speculator schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Speculator
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (1 rated schools; 1 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Pleasant School | 9.0 / 10 |
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Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 9.0/10
- Median household income
- $58,594
- Median home value
- $185,200
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 76%
100% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Of occupied housing units
How Speculator compares
Median household income
$59k
63% of New York median
Lake Pleasant Central School District runs Speculator's public schools
1 public school. Lake Pleasant Central School District is the only district on the page.
Every assigned public school in Speculator is a Lake Pleasant Central School District school (1 of 1).
About Schools in Speculator, New York
Speculator, New York is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span 1 elementary school.
With an average rating of 9.0 out of 10, schools in Speculator perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Speculator is Lake Pleasant School with a composite score of 9.0/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Speculator is served by 1 school district: LAKE PLEASANT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. These districts collectively serve 64 students.
Speculator's community shows 31% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $58,594. The poverty rate in the area is 17.1%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 65 students · Pre-K–8th | 9.0 |
Schools in Speculator
Speculator, New York · 1 school
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$58,594
Median Home Value
$185,200
Median Rent
$1,045/mo
Population
520
College Educated
31%
Homeownership
76%
Poverty Rate
17.1%
Community Profile
Speculator has a median household income of $58,594. It is an area where 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $185,200, with a median rent of $1,045/month. The area has a poverty rate of 17.1%. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Speculator, New York
How many schools are in Speculator, New York?
Speculator has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Speculator, New York?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Speculator is 9.0 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Speculator, New York?
The top-ranked school in Speculator on MySchoolScout is Lake Pleasant School with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What is the best elementary school in Speculator, New York?
The top-ranked elementary school in Speculator on MySchoolScout is Lake Pleasant School with a composite score of 9.0/10.
How many school districts serve Speculator, New York?
Speculator is served by 1 school district: Lake Pleasant Central School District.
What is the education level in Speculator, New York?
According to Census data, 31% of adults in Speculator have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Speculator, New York?
The median household income in Speculator is approximately $58,594 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Speculator, New York?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Speculator is 3.4:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Speculator, New York?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.