Very Good
#103 of 992 private schools in NY
Top 10% of private schools
North Country School
School
4382 CASCADE RD, Lake Placid, NY 12946
Enrollment
74
Student-Teacher
2.9:1
Score
7.7
Grades
4th – 9th
Enrollment
74
Student-Teacher
2.9:1
Score
7.7
Grades
4th – 9th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New York private schools
#103 of 992
In Lake Placid
#2 of 3
public schools
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North Country School
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About North Country School
North Country School is a private school in Lake Placid, NY. North Country School serves approximately 74 students, and covers grades 4th-9th, and has a 2.9:1 student-teacher ratio. North Country School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #103 of 992 private schools in NY.
- This school 7.7 · Very Good
- NY avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 74 students, North Country School 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 2.9:1 students to teachers, North Country School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
North Country School 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 North Country School compares to the 2 public schools in Lake Placid, NY
Student Demographics
All Schools in Lake Placid
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| North Country School (this school) | 7.7 |
| LAKE PLACID ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 6.6 |
| LAKE PLACID JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 4.8 |
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
4382 CASCADE RD, Lake Placid, NY 12946
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering North Country School may also want to explore other schools in the area. NEWCOMB CENTRAL SCHOOL (rated 7.4/10, 21.6 miles away, in nearby Newcomb), with a very similar rating. Another option is SCHROON LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL (rated 6.7/10, 27.5 miles away, in nearby Schroon Lake), with a comparable rating. Additionally, KEENE CENTRAL SCHOOL (rated 6.6/10, 5.8 miles away, in nearby Keene Valley), a more accessible option. For more schools in Lake Placid, see our Lake Placid schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 24.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| MOUNTAIN LAKE ACADEMY Lake Placid | 3.9 mi | 8.2 |
| LAKE PLACID JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Lake Placid | 5.9 mi | 4.8 |
| LAKE PLACID ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lake Placid | 5.7 mi | 6.6 |
| KEENE CENTRAL SCHOOL Keene Valley | 5.8 mi | 6.6 |
| ST AGNES PAROCHIAL SCHOOL Lake Placid | 6.5 mi | 5.5 |
| ADIRONDACK CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Wilmington | 12.8 mi | 5.2 |
| ST BERNARDS SCHOOL Saranac Lake | 13.4 mi | 5.4 |
| PETROVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Saranac Lake | 13.7 mi | 4.6 |
| SARANAC LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL Saranac Lake | 13.7 mi | 5.2 |
| BLOOMINGDALE SCHOOL Saranac Lake | 15.8 mi | 6.2 |
| SARANAC LAKE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Saranac Lake | 14.2 mi | 8.3 |
| MOUNTAIN VIEW CAMPUS Elizabethtown | 14.9 mi | 4.9 |
| AUSABLE FORKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Au Sable Forks | 18.4 mi | 5.8 |
| NEWCOMB CENTRAL SCHOOL Newcomb | 21.6 mi | 7.4 |
| AUSABLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL Clintonville | 22.4 mi | 7.7 |
| AUSABLE VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL Clintonville | 22.4 mi | 5.8 |
| SCHROON LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL Schroon Lake | 27.5 mi | 6.7 |
| LAKE VIEW CAMPUS Westport | 22.5 mi | 3.6 |
| MORIAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Port Henry | 24.2 mi | 6.1 |
| MORIAH JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Port Henry | 24.2 mi | 6.6 |
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 |
|---|---|
| IHSAN SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE Syracuse, NY | 7.7 |
| MANHATTAN CHILDREN'S CENTER (THE) New York, NY | 7.7 |
| FISHERS ISLAND SCHOOL Fishers Island, NY | 7.8 |
| CHILDREN'S ACADEMY New York, NY | 7.9 |
| GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT MUSEUM MILE New York, NY | 7.9 |
| HENRIETTA G LEWIS CAMPUS SCHOOL Lockport, NY | 7.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about North Country School
What grades does North Country School serve?
North Country School serves students in grades 4th through 9th.
How many students attend North Country School?
North Country School has an enrollment of approximately 74 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Country School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Country School is 2.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does North Country School rank in NY?
North Country School ranks #103 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is North Country School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Country School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is North Country School a private school?
Yes, North Country School is a private coeducational 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 North Country School a religious school?
No, North Country School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 4th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 74
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 150 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Essex County
- Phone
- (518) 523-9329
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