Saranac Central School District

Name

Saranac Central School District

Legal name

Saranac Central School District

Website

https://saranac.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Head Start & Public Pre-K Programs (EDACABAK), Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Student transportation services
• School nutrition programs
• Special education services
• Early childhood education

Headquarters

HQ city

Saranac Lake

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding (Tax-Based): As a public school district in New York State, the primary revenue source is local property taxes and state/federal education funding allocated per pupil and formula. The district operates under an approved annual budget (e.g., 2026-2027 Budget) voted on by district residents. Additional revenue includes grants such as ARP ESSER, ESSER I/II, GEER I/II, and other state/federal programs.
2. Student Meals Program: The district's Food and Nutrition department provides meals to students meeting USDA National School Lunch Program requirements. Revenue is generated through federal reimbursements per meal served plus student payments. The district also accepts applications for free/reduced lunch.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Saranac Central School District delivers public K-12 education, Pre-Kindergarten early childhood programming, special education and 504 services, athletics, counseling, health services, food and nutrition, and student transportation to approximately 1,624 enrolled students across five schools in Clinton County, New York. Services are funded through local property taxes, NYS aid, and federal grants, with curriculum aligned to NYS Next Generation Learning Standards and instruction supported by an integrated stack including SchoolTool, Schoology, ParentSquare, BusRight, PBISRewards, and Microsoft 365.

Product overview

Saranac Central School District is a public K-12 school district serving 1,624 enrolled students across five schools: Saranac High School (9-12), Saranac Middle School (6-8), Saranac Elementary School (K-5), Morrisonville Elementary, and Saranac Pre-School. The district operates as a unified school system offering academic instruction, counseling, athletics, transportation (181 sq. miles coverage), food services, health services, and special education. Key student-facing technology platforms include ParentSquare for family communication, Schoology for learning management, SchoolTool for student records, PBISRewards for behavior management, and BusRight for transportation tracking. Administrative operations run through WinCapWEB (HR/payroll) and LINQ Connect (meal payments).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Saranac High School Public high school serving grades 9-12 at 60 Picketts Corners Road, Saranac, NY, offering Regents and AP coursework, college and career counseling, athletics, clubs, library resources, and student support services.
• Saranac Middle School Public middle school serving grades 6-8 at 70 Picketts Corners Road, Saranac, NY, providing academic instruction aligned to NYS Next Generation Standards, counseling, athletics, and student resources.
• Saranac Elementary School Public elementary school serving grades K-5 at 18 Picketts Corners Road, Saranac, NY, offering foundational academics, counseling, PBIS, library services, and family engagement programs through the Family School Organization.
• Morrisonville Elementary School Public elementary school serving students in the Morrisonville area of the district, supporting foundational academics, health services coordination, and bus transportation.
• Saranac Pre-School Pre-Kindergarten early childhood program for district children who turn four by December 1st of the enrollment year, with annual online registration via SchoolTool.
• District Student Transportation Services Student transportation operating 30 school buses across 72 daily runs covering 181 square miles (~345,000 miles annually), with real-time GPS tracking via the BusRight app and state-mandated service to parochial and non-public schools within a 15-mile radius.
• Food and Nutrition Services USDA National School Lunch Program-compliant meal service with online pre-payment and menu planning via LINQ Connect, providing free or reduced-cost meals based on eligibility across all district schools.
• Health Services School nursing in every building providing health screenings, medication management, emergency care, AED availability, and coordination with Clinton County Health Department, NYS Health Department, and the CDC.
• Special Education / 504 Services Special education referrals, evaluations, IEP/504 plan development, CSE/CPSE committee coordination, and parent volunteer program for students with disabilities.
• Curriculum and Instruction K-12 curriculum aligned to NYS Next Generation Learning Standards for ELA, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies, with assessment administration, parent resources, and tutoring/after-school programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,624 enrolled students served across 5 schools from a district population of 12,615
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ParentSquarecoreTechnology or IntegrationParentSquare is the district-wide family-school communication platform used by all five schools. It delivers announcements, budget newsletters, meeting reminders, Pre-K registration notifications, emergency alerts, and community updates directly to families. The district utilizes ParentSquare's SSO integration with Google and Microsoft 365 for staff and parent access.
• SchoolTool (NERIC Regional Information Center)coreTechnology or IntegrationSchoolTool is the NERIC (Northeastern Regional Information Center) student information system used district-wide for online student enrollment, scheduling, attendance, grades, and the Pre-K online registration portal. NERIC is a BOCES-affiliated regional information center supporting area school districts.
• Schoology (PowerSchool)coreTechnology or IntegrationSchoology, a PowerSchool product, serves as the Learning Management System (LMS) for Saranac Middle School and Saranac High School, providing online course delivery, assignment management, and digital learning content for students in grades 6-12.
• Microsoft (Office 365)coreTechnology or IntegrationThe district utilizes Microsoft Office 365 as the primary productivity and collaboration platform for staff and students, integrated with ParentSquare SSO for seamless authentication across district systems.
• Clinton County Health DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe district collaborates with Clinton County Health Department for disease surveillance, outbreak control, and public health coordination, including collaboration with NYS Health Department and the CDC. The district also works with local EMS services (Dannemora, Saranac, Cadyville, Morrisonville) for emergency medical response.
• District Health Care Provider - Lori Robinson, FNP-CcoreOthersLori Robinson, FNP-C serves as the District Health Care Provider for Saranac CSD, collaborating with school nurses on student health management, emergency protocols, and healthcare procedures.
• Jody Parks PhotographyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJody Parks Photography is the official photographer for Saranac Central School District, providing professional photography services for the Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony. Photos are published via a dedicated gallery.
• Family School Organization (FSO)coreOthersThe Family School Organization is a parent and community volunteer group associated with Saranac Elementary School that supports school programs, organizes family events, and provides additional resources to enhance the educational experience.
• USDA / National School Lunch ProgramcoreOthersThe district participates in the USDA National School Lunch Program, providing meals that meet federal dietary guidelines. The district follows USDA Civil Rights regulations and maintains a non-discrimination policy. Meals are served through the Food and Nutrition Services department.
• NY State Education Department (NYSED)coreOthersAs a NYS public school district, Saranac CSD operates under NYSED regulations, implements state learning standards (Next Generation Standards), participates in state assessments (Regents exams, Grades 3-8 testing), and receives state/federal funding through NYSED-administered programs including Smart Schools Bond Act, ESSER, ARP, and GEER grants.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Beekmantown Central School District: Adjacent Clinton County NY public K-12 district serving a similar rural population base. Comparable on funding sources, transportation demands, and small-district operating economics.
• Plattsburgh City School District: Nearby NY public K-12 district serving the city of Plattsburgh in Clinton County. Comparable as a same-county public school district with overlapping transportation, ESSER, and NYSED funding dynamics and similar regulatory exposure.
• Northern Adirondack Central School District: Neighboring upstate NY rural public K-12 district with a comparable low-population-density footprint. Operates under the same state-aid, ESSER, and Smart Schools funding environment as Saranac CSD.
• Moriah Central School District: Nearby Essex County NY rural public K-12 district serving a similar small-town population. Comparable on enrollment scale, transportation geography, and reliance on NY state aid and federal grants.
• Peru Central School District: Adjacent Clinton County NY public K-12 district with a similar rural-to-suburban footprint and comparable enrollment scale. Operates under the same NYSED funding formulas and regulatory regime as Saranac CSD.
• AuSable Valley Central School District: Neighboring Clinton/Essex County NY rural public K-12 district with comparable geographic dispersion and small-school structure, making it a close operational and funding comparable to Saranac CSD.
• Crown Point Central School District: Small Essex County NY public K-12 district serving a rural population similar in scale and geography to Saranac CSD. Operates under the same NYSED funding, regulatory, and transportation constraints.

Others

• Champlain Valley Educational Services (CVES BOCES): Regional BOCES serving school districts across Clinton and nearby counties. Comparable as a shared-services and special-education back-office provider that Saranac CSD and its peers contract with for cost-shared programs.
• Northeastern Regional Information Center (NERIC): BOCES-affiliated regional information center that provides SchoolTool and other SIS/LMS infrastructure to Saranac CSD. Comparable as a back-office technology provider used across many small upstate NY districts.

Regional players

• Clinton Community College: SUNY community college serving the same Clinton County region. Comparable as a public, tax-and-aid-funded postsecondary institution in the same labor and community market, with overlapping feeder relationships from Saranac CSD graduates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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