Excellent
#50 of 992 private schools in NY
Top 5% of private schools
Mountain Lake Academy
High School
386 RIVER RD, Lake Placid, NY 12946
Enrollment
35
Student-Teacher
4.4:1
Score
8.2
Grades
8th – 12th
Enrollment
35
Student-Teacher
4.4:1
Score
8.2
Grades
8th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New York private schools
#50 of 992
In Lake Placid
#1 of 3
public schools
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About Mountain Lake Academy
Mountain Lake Academy is a private high school in Lake Placid, NY. Mountain Lake Academy serves approximately 35 students, and covers grades 8th-12th, and has a 4.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Mountain Lake Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #50 of 992 private schools in NY.
- This school 8.2 · Excellent
- NY avg 7.0
What Parents Should Know
At 35 students, Mountain Lake Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 4.4:1 students to teachers, Mountain Lake Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Mountain Lake Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Mountain Lake Academy compares to the 2 public schools in Lake Placid, NY
Student Demographics
All Schools in Lake Placid
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Mountain Lake Academy (this school) | 8.2 |
| LAKE PLACID JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 4.8 |
| LAKE PLACID ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 6.6 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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.
Data Unavailable
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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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
386 RIVER RD, Lake Placid, NY 12946
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Mountain Lake Academy may also want to explore other high schools in the area. SARANAC LAKE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.3/10, 10.9 miles away, in nearby Saranac Lake), with a very similar rating. Another option is SARANAC HIGH SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 29.0 miles away, in nearby Saranac), with a comparable rating. Additionally, AUSABLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 21.5 miles away, in nearby Clintonville), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Lake Placid, see our Lake Placid schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 31.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| LAKE PLACID JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Lake Placid | 2.5 mi | 4.8 |
| ST AGNES PAROCHIAL SCHOOL Lake Placid | 2.9 mi | 5.5 |
| LAKE PLACID ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lake Placid | 2.7 mi | 6.6 |
| NORTH COUNTRY SCHOOL Lake Placid | 3.9 mi | 7.7 |
| KEENE CENTRAL SCHOOL Keene Valley | 9.3 mi | 6.6 |
| ADIRONDACK CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Wilmington | 11.1 mi | 5.2 |
| ST BERNARDS SCHOOL Saranac Lake | 10.2 mi | 5.4 |
| BLOOMINGDALE SCHOOL Saranac Lake | 11.9 mi | 6.2 |
| PETROVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Saranac Lake | 10.5 mi | 4.6 |
| SARANAC LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL Saranac Lake | 10.5 mi | 5.2 |
| SARANAC LAKE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Saranac Lake | 10.9 mi | 8.3 |
| AUSABLE FORKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Au Sable Forks | 17.2 mi | 5.8 |
| MOUNTAIN VIEW CAMPUS Elizabethtown | 17.4 mi | 4.9 |
| NEWCOMB CENTRAL SCHOOL Newcomb | 23.4 mi | 7.4 |
| AUSABLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL Clintonville | 21.5 mi | 7.7 |
| AUSABLE VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL Clintonville | 21.5 mi | 5.8 |
| SARANAC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Saranac | 28.8 mi | 5.6 |
| SARANAC HIGH SCHOOL Saranac | 29.0 mi | 7.8 |
| SARANAC MIDDLE SCHOOL Saranac | 29.1 mi | 4.8 |
| SCHROON LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL Schroon Lake | 31.2 mi | 6.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 12946 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$78,261
Median Home Value
$443,800
Median Rent
$982/mo
Population
4,805
College Educated
45.7%
Homeownership
72%
Poverty Rate
11.6%
Median Age
46.5
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| CHILDREN'S HOME OF KINGSTON Kingston, NY | 7.6 |
| MARTIN LUTHER KING JR HIGH SCHOOL Hastings On Hudson, NY | 7.6 |
| CASTLETON ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL OF OCEANSIDE Oceanside, NY | 7.5 |
| THE KARAFIN SCHOOL Mount Kisco, NY | 6.9 |
| ST ANNE INSTITUTE Albany, NY | 6.8 |
| TALMUDICAL INSTITUTE OF UPSTATE NY Rochester, NY | 6.8 |
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.
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Quick Facts NCES 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
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