Founded in 1922, St. Bernard's School has a rich tradition of providing quality Christian education to the children of Saranac Lake and the surrounding communities.
While the majority of our students are Catholic, we welcome children of all faiths at St. Bernard's.
The faculty and staff of St. Bernard's are dedicated to providing a wholistic education for each child based on the principles of Christian faith.
Our goal is to enable each child to realize their own potential.
The school strives to promote a sense of christian values, foster a high sense of self-esteem and self-worth, and challenge each student to grow in faith, respect and responsibility.
Since a quality education is more than just elementary level academics, every student participates in art, music, physical education and computer lab each week.
St. Bernard's School, with its proud Roman Catholic heritage, is committed to promoting academic excellence, individual responsibility, and spiritual awareness in relationship with God and others.
In addition to being strong in the academic areas, we can offer an excellent Catholic religion program tied in with daily teachings and values.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
85 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Founded in 1922, St. Bernard's School has a rich tradition of providing quality Christian education to the children of Saranac Lake and the surrounding communities. While the majority of our students are Catholic, we welcome children of all faiths at St. Bernard's. The faculty and staff of St. Bernard's are dedicated to providing a wholistic education for each child based on the principles of Christian faith. Our goal is to enable each child to realize their own potential. The school strives to promote a sense of christian values, foster a high sense of self-esteem and self-worth, and challenge each student to grow in faith, respect and responsibility. Since a quality education is more than just elementary level academics, every student participates in art, music, physical education and computer lab each week. St. Bernard's School, with its proud Roman Catholic heritage, is committed to promoting academic excellence, individual responsibility, and spiritual awareness in relationship with God and others. In addition to being strong in the academic areas, we can offer an excellent Catholic religion program tied in with daily teachings and values.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Bernards School?
The application deadline for St. Bernards School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Bernards School is Northwood School (7.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Agnes Parochial School (7.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Northern Lights School (0.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Northern Lights School
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: PK-K | 32 students 0.6 miles 57 Church Street
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-3206
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-3206
0.6
PK-K
32
St. Agnes Parochial School
(Catholic)
Grades: PK-3 | 122 students 7 miles 2322 Saranac Ave
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-3771
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-3771
7
PK-3
122
Grades: 9-12 | 185 students 7.3 miles 92 Northwood Rd
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-3357
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-3357
7.3
9-12
185
Mountain Lake Academy
All-boys | Special Education School
Grades: 8-12 | 38 students 8.1 miles 386 River Road
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-4300
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-4300
8.1
8-12
38
Grades: 4-9 | 91 students 9.4 miles 4382 Cascade Road
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-9329
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-9329
9.4
4-9
91
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