Excellent
#50 of 992 private schools in NY
Top 5% of private schools
Mountain Lake Academy
High School · Lake Placid, NY
A private high school in Lake Placid, NY serving grades 8th – 12th.
386 RIVER RD, Lake Placid, NY 12946
- 4.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NY.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NY
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
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Where Mountain Lake Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 1Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low8/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,261
Median home value
$443,800
Median rent
$982/mo
College educated
45.7%
Homeownership
72%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12946; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Placid Junior-senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 6–12 | 2.5 mi | 311 | Compare → |
| North Country SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | 4–9 | 3.9 mi | 74 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mountain Lake Academy is listed in Lake Placid, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Mountain Lake Academy
Mountain Lake Academy is a private high school in Lake Placid, NY, serving approximately 35 students in grades 8th-12th with a 4.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #50 of 992 private schools in NY.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mountain Lake Academy
What grades does Mountain Lake Academy serve?
Mountain Lake Academy serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Mountain Lake Academy?
Mountain Lake Academy has an enrollment of approximately 35 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Lake Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain Lake Academy is 4.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Mountain Lake Academy rank in NY?
Mountain Lake Academy ranks #50 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is Mountain Lake Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Mountain Lake Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mountain Lake Academy a private school?
Yes, Mountain Lake Academy is a private all-boys school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Mountain Lake Academy a religious school?
No, Mountain Lake Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 35
- Gender Split
- 100% M / 0% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-boys
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 230 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Essex County
- Phone
- (518) 523-4300
- Area population (ZIP 12946)
- 4,805
- Area median age
- 46.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 12946; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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