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About school district data
School district boundaries often differ from municipal boundaries. Many Upstate school districts serve more than one community, and many communities are served by multiple school districts.
Lake Placid Central School District is the major district for students living in North Elba.
K-12 enrollment
Source: NYS Education Department, 2025
English proficiency for Lake Placid and other districts in Essex County
Grades 3 through 8
Source: NYS Education Department, assessment scores for 2024-2025 school year
Math proficiency for Lake Placid and other districts in Essex County
Grades 3 through 8
Source: NYS Education Department, assessment scores for 2024-2025 school year
Educational levels of North Elba residents, age 25 and older
115
Less than 9th
663
9–12, no diploma
1,528
HS grad / GED
736
Some college
602
Associate’s
1,214
Bachelor’s
962
Grad / prof
Bars represent the number of people.
Source: American Community Survey, 2023
Colleges near North Elba
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North Country Community College
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Paul Smith's College