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Northern Adirondack Central School District

5572 Rt 11
Ellenburg Depot, NY 12935-0164
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Northern Adirondack Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 819 students in Northern Adirondack Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Northern Adirondack Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,813 Schools
# Students
819 Students
2,506,609 Students
# Teachers
87 Teachers
217,103 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="student-by-grade">Student By Grade
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="district-rank">District Rank
Northern Adirondack Central School District, which is ranked #775 of all 1,008 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#776 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
40%
52%
39%
49%
80-84%
78%
85%
87%
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethnicity">Students by Ethnicity:
0.06
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
1%
30%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
97%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,625 is higher than the state median of $31,333. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,118 is less than the state median of $32,210. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,625
$31,333
Spending / Student
$27,118
$32,210

Best Northern Adirondack Central School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northern Adirondack Middle/high School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5586 Rt 11
Ellenburg Depot, NY 12935
(518) 594-3962
Gr: 6-12 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Northern Adirondack Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5572 Rt 11
Ellenburg Depot, NY 12935
(518) 594-3986
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northern Adirondack Central School District?
Northern Adirondack Central School District manages 2 public schools serving 819 students.
What is the rank of Northern Adirondack Central School District?
Northern Adirondack Central School District is ranked #775 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Northern Adirondack Central School District?
97% of Northern Adirondack Central School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northern Adirondack Central School District?
Northern Adirondack Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Northern Adirondack Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,118 is less than the state median of $32,210. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 819 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : 85% (Top 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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