Lake George Central School District
School District · Lake George, New York
Avg Rating
8.2
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$36,187
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.9:1
Avg Rating
8.2
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$36,187
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.9:1
Evaluating Lake George Central School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lake George Central School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Lake George Elementary School
Lake George · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lake George Junior-senior High School
Lake George · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New York rank
#33 of 615
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.0
above New York avg
Per-pupil spending
$36,187
+$8,407 vs New York median
District size
618 students
Smaller than New York median
Top-Rated Schools in Lake George Central School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake George Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Lake George Junior-senior High School | 7.8 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lake George Central School District
Lake George Central School District is a Lake George, New York school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 618 students with a student-teacher ratio of 7.9:1. The district invests $36,187 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.2/10, Lake George Central School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lake George Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Lake George Central School District students show an average math proficiency of 65.8% and ELA proficiency of 65.6%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Lake George Central School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lake George Central School District with test data.
Schools in Lake George Central School District
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New York
- City
- Lake George
- Total Enrollment
- 618
- Teachers (FTE)
- 78
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lake George Central School District?
Lake George Central School District has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lake George Central School District?
The average composite rating for Lake George Central School District is 8.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Lake George Central School District?
Lake George Central School District spends $36,187 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lake George Central School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lake George Central School District is 7.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lake George Central School District?
Lake George Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Lake George Central School District with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Lake George Central School District?
Across schools in Lake George Central School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 65.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 65.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 65.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 65.6%
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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.
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