| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saranac Lake Central School District | Gabriels | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 1,073 | 4 | PK–12 | 6 |
| Chateaugay Central School District | Brainardsville | 4/10 Below Average · 34th pct | 548 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Brushton-Moira Central School District | Brushton | 3/10 Below Average · 24th pct | 788 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Tupper Lake Central School District | Tupper Lake | 1/10 Poor · 4th pct | 762 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| St. Regis Falls Central School District | Dickinson Center | 1/10 Poor · 3rd pct | 231 | 1 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Malone Central School District | Constable | 1/10 Poor · 2nd pct | 2,239 | 5 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Salmon River Central School District | Bombay | 1/10 Poor · 1st pct | 1,385 | 4 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Franklin County compares
Together they enroll 7,026 students across 20 schools. The largest is Malone Central School District with 2,239 students. Districts here average 2.3/10, below the New York average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 5/10.
School Districts in Franklin County, New York
Franklin County has 7 public school districts covering 21 zip codes. The top-rated district in Franklin County is Saranac Lake Central School District (5/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NY State tests 2023–24), ranked against all districts in New York. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Franklin County, NY?
7 school districts serve zip codes in Franklin County, NY. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Franklin County, NY?
Of the districts serving Franklin County, Saranac Lake Central School District has the highest rating on this site at 5/10. That places it in the 41st percentile among New York school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on New York reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in New York and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within New York only, never across state lines.