North Country School
Independent school · Grades 4–9
Lake Placid, NY
4382 Cascade Rd, Lake Placid, NY 12946
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- The only independent school in Lake Placid
- Smaller classes than 83% of independent schools in New York
- Serving families in Lake Placid since at least 2011
North Country School is an independent private school in Lake Placid, New York, for students from 4th grade through 9th grade. It has about 84 students and around 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 83% of independent schools in New York. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. Students attend about 8 hours a day, 150 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 4–9
- Students
- 84
- Teachers
- 24 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 45 girls, 39 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 150 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 83% of independent schools in New York (4 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 78% of independent schools in New York.
- Compared with 83 independent schools in New York.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
- The Association of Boarding Schools
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about North Country School
What grades does North Country School serve?
North Country School serves grades 4–9.
How many students attend North Country School?
About 84 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at North Country School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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