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Paul Smiths CDP, NY

ZIP 12970 — Schools & Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 12970

K-12 nearby
0
Public
0
Private
0
Avg enrollment
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ZIP 12970 (Paul Smiths, NY) is associated with Malone Central School District (LEA 3618180) on US5’s NCES EDGE district mapping. District assignment is ZIP/ZCTA-based and can span multiple attendance boundaries — confirm school assignment with the district for enrollment.

ACS estimates show about 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in this ZIP attending private school — a ZIP-level share, not a per-campus rate.

The nearest college/university on US5 is Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science about 4.1 miles away (4yr-private).

US5 does not yet have nearby K-12 school listings for ZIP 12970. Check back after NCES school extracts are refreshed for this area.

District & higher education
School district
Malone Central School District
LEA ID
3618180
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (26)

  • Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science4.1 miles (6.6 km)4yr-private
  • North Country Community College14.4 miles (23.2 km)2yr-public
  • SUNY College at Potsdam35.2 miles (56.6 km)4yr-public
  • Clarkson University36.4 miles (58.5 km)4yr-private
  • St Lawrence University42.8 miles (68.8 km)4yr-private
  • State University of New York at Plattsburgh44.0 miles (70.7 km)4yr-public
  • SUNY College of Technology at Canton44.0 miles (70.8 km)4yr-public
  • CVPH Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology44.0 miles (70.8 km)2yr-private
  • Clinton Community College44.3 miles (71.3 km)2yr-public
  • Champlain College54.5 miles (87.7 km)4yr-private
  • University of Vermont54.8 miles (88.1 km)4yr-public
  • Saint Michael's College56.2 miles (90.5 km)4yr-private
Show all 26 colleges & universities
  • Word of Life Bible Institute57.2 miles (92.0 km)2yr-private
  • Davis College57.2 miles (92.0 km)4yr-private
  • Middlebury College64.7 miles (104.1 km)4yr-private
  • SUNY Adirondack84.3 miles (135.7 km)2yr-public
  • Norwich University84.8 miles (136.4 km)4yr-private
  • Community College of Vermont86.7 miles (139.5 km)2yr-public
  • Vermont State Colleges-Office of the Chancellor87.1 miles (140.1 km)4yr-public
  • Jefferson Community College87.3 miles (140.4 km)2yr-public
  • Vermont College of Fine Arts87.3 miles (140.5 km)4yr-private
  • Vermont State University92.2 miles (148.3 km)4yr-public
  • Goddard College93.3 miles (150.2 km)4yr-private
  • Sterling College95.5 miles (153.7 km)4yr-private
  • Skidmore College98.9 miles (159.2 km)4yr-private
  • Vermont Law and Graduate School99.5 miles (160.2 km)4yr-private

Schools FAQ for ZIP 12970

What school district is ZIP code 12970 in?
ZIP 12970 (Paul Smiths, NY) maps to Malone Central School District (LEA ID 3618180) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
What share of students in 12970 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 12970 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher54.2%
High school14.9%
Less than HS2.8%
School districtMalone Central School District