SARANAC CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

District Overview
Located at 32 Emmons Street in Dannemora, New York, the Saranac Central School District is an active, traditional public school system serving a rural distant community within the greater Plattsburgh metropolitan area. Operating four operational schools, the district offers a complete educational continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, alongside ungraded programming options. According to 2024–2025 national educational records, the district educates a total student body of 1,569 children. Enrollment is well-distributed across all grade levels, including 57 pre-kindergarten students, 107 kindergarteners, and 108 students preparing for graduation in the 12th grade.

To deliver strong instructional and operational support across its campuses, Saranac Central School District maintains a robust workforce totaling approximately 583 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff positions. This dedicated staffing context includes roughly 269 FTE classroom teachers, 39 FTE instructional aides, and 275 FTE support staff members, providing a comprehensive framework for student learning and institutional administration. Representing a traditional public district rather than a charter school system, it serves residents across New York's 3621 Congressional, 36045 State Senate, and 36115 State House districts. Community members, families, and researchers seeking to connect with the district can reach administrative leadership by phone at (518) 565-5600 or visit their official online portal at http://www.saranac.org.
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Total Schools
1,569
Total Students
269.0
Full-Time Teachers
5.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SARANAC CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Demographic Student Count
White1,482
Hispanic26
Black3
Asian3
Two or More48
American Indian3
  • White
    1,482 (94.7%)
  • Two or More
    48 (3.1%)
  • Hispanic
    26 (1.7%)
  • Black
    3 (0.2%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in SARANAC CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle1
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:4
Students:1,569*
Teachers (FTE):269.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.8
Schools in SARANAC CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Found 4 Schools