Lake Placid Elementary School vs Petrova Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Placid Elementary School
Lake Placid · Public elementary · Grades K–5
228 students
Petrova Elementary School
Saranac Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–5
291 students
| Measure | Lake Placid Elementary School Lake Placid, New York | Petrova Elementary School Saranac Lake, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1256 of 2,536 | #1772 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #22709 of 50,301 | #32841 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 228 | 291 |
| Enrollment | 228 | 291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.6% | 44.3% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 27% |
| city | Lake Placid | Saranac Lake |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Placid Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.5 vs 38.7).
- •Lake Placid Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Lake Placid Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Lake Placid Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.6% vs 44.3%).
- •Petrova Elementary School is the larger school with 291 students compared with 228.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Placid Elementary School better than Petrova Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Placid Elementary School ranks higher (53.5 vs 38.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lake Placid Elementary School and Petrova Elementary School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Lake Placid and Saranac Lake in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Placid Elementary School: 228. Petrova Elementary School: 291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Placid Elementary School and Petrova Elementary School rank in New York?
Lake Placid Elementary School is 1256th of 2,536 and Petrova Elementary School is 1772nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).