Private Schools in Upper Jay, New York

North Country School is a renowned co-educational boarding and day school serving the Adirondack region, including Upper Jay. Founded in 1938, this progressive school combines rigorous academics with hands-on learning through its working farm and outdoor education programs. The school serves grades 4-9 with small class sizes (6:1 student-teacher ratio) and emphasizes environmental stewardship, creative arts, and community living. Their 220-acre campus features modern academic facilities alongside farm buildings, art studios, and extensive outdoor spaces. The school is particularly noted for its innovative farm-to-table program where students participate in growing and preparing food.

Located just 15 minutes from Upper Jay in Lake Placid, this well-established private program within the public school system offers specialized Montessori and enrichment tracks that serve families throughout the Adirondack region. The school emphasizes individualized learning with strong STEM foundations and leverages its unique mountain location for extensive outdoor education. Facilities include modern classrooms, science labs, art studios, and access to Olympic-region athletic facilities. The school maintains small class sizes and has consistently high parent satisfaction ratings for its dedicated teachers and comprehensive academic preparation.

St. Agnes School has been serving the Lake Placid region and surrounding communities including Upper Jay since 1958. This Catholic parochial school offers a classical education model rooted in Catholic tradition while providing strong academic foundations in core subjects. The school features small class sizes, dedicated certified teachers, and a family-oriented community atmosphere. Their curriculum includes comprehensive religious education alongside strong language arts, mathematics, and science programs. The school is noted for its strong parent involvement, community service emphasis, and preparation of students for success in regional high schools.