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Redford CDP, NY

ZIP 12981 — 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 12981

K-12 nearby
3
Public
3
Private
0
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 12981 (Redford, NY) is associated with Saranac Central School District (LEA 3600009) 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.

Within about 10 miles, US5 lists 3 K-12 schools (3 public). Median distance to listed schools is about 6.3 miles.

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 CVPH Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology about 19.2 miles away (2yr-private).

District & higher education
School district
Saranac Central School District
LEA ID
3600009
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (24)

  • CVPH Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology19.2 miles (30.8 km)2yr-private
  • State University of New York at Plattsburgh19.2 miles (30.9 km)4yr-public
  • Clinton Community College20.0 miles (32.2 km)2yr-public
  • Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science24.1 miles (38.8 km)4yr-private
  • North Country Community College25.2 miles (40.6 km)2yr-public
  • Champlain College33.4 miles (53.8 km)4yr-private
  • University of Vermont33.6 miles (54.1 km)4yr-public
  • Saint Michael's College34.6 miles (55.8 km)4yr-private
  • Middlebury College54.0 miles (87.0 km)4yr-private
  • SUNY College at Potsdam55.5 miles (89.3 km)4yr-public
  • Clarkson University56.8 miles (91.3 km)4yr-private
  • Word of Life Bible Institute62.0 miles (99.7 km)2yr-private
Show all 24 colleges & universities
  • Davis College62.0 miles (99.7 km)4yr-private
  • St Lawrence University64.8 miles (104.2 km)4yr-private
  • SUNY College of Technology at Canton65.8 miles (105.9 km)4yr-public
  • Community College of Vermont67.2 miles (108.1 km)2yr-public
  • Norwich University67.5 miles (108.7 km)4yr-private
  • Vermont State Colleges-Office of the Chancellor67.9 miles (109.3 km)4yr-public
  • Vermont College of Fine Arts68.1 miles (109.6 km)4yr-private
  • Sterling College72.0 miles (115.8 km)4yr-private
  • Goddard College73.5 miles (118.2 km)4yr-private
  • Vermont State University77.6 miles (124.9 km)4yr-public
  • Vermont Law and Graduate School86.0 miles (138.5 km)4yr-private
  • SUNY Adirondack88.6 miles (142.6 km)2yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

Sorted table with type, grades, enrollment, and distance. Data from NCES CCD / EDGE extracts.

Grades
SARANAC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——6.2 miles (9.9 km)
SARANAC HIGH SCHOOLpublic——6.3 miles (10.1 km)
SARANAC MIDDLE SCHOOLpublic——6.3 miles (10.2 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 12981

What school district is ZIP code 12981 in?
ZIP 12981 (Redford, NY) maps to Saranac Central School District (LEA ID 3600009) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 12981?
US5 lists 3 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 3 public and 0 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 12981 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 12981 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher20.6%
High school39.7%
Less than HS11.5%
School districtSaranac Central School District