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Clinton County, located in New York’s northeastern corner along the shores of Lake Champlain, offers a lifestyle rich in natural beauty and outdoor recreation. Residents enjoy year-round access to hiking, boating, fishing, and winter sports, with destinations like Cumberland Bay and Lyon Mountain providing scenic escapes just minutes from home. The region’s rolling farmland, forest preserves, and mountain views create a peaceful, rural atmosphere that blends seamlessly with the area’s small towns and lakeside communities. With four distinct seasons, Clinton County is ideal for those who embrace an active lifestyle and appreciate the quiet rhythms of nature.

Plattsburgh serves as the cultural and economic heart of the county, offering educational opportunities, local events, and a downtown full of shops, restaurants, and historic architecture. The area supports a tight-knit community feel, where local festivals, farmers markets, and outdoor concerts bring people together. A relatively low cost of living and a slower pace of life make Clinton County especially attractive for families, retirees, and professionals seeking a balance of comfort, opportunity, and access to the outdoors. Whether you’re exploring a hiking trail or enjoying lake views at sunset, life in Clinton County moves with intention and authenticity.

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Schools In The Area

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Mooers Elementary School 518-236-7373 Public PK-5
Chazy Central Rural Elementary School 518-846-7212 Public KG-6
Beekmantown Middle School 518-563-8690 Public 6-8
Peru High School 518-643-6400 Public 9-12
Mooers Elementary School 518-236-7373 Public PK-5
Cumberland Head Elementary School 518-563-8321 Public PK-5
Chazy Central Rural Elementary School 518-846-7212 Public KG-6
Peru Elementary School 518-643-6100 Public PK-5
Rouses Point Elementary School 518-297-7211 Public PK-5
Northern Adirondack Elementary School 518-594-3986 Public KG-5
Saranac Elementary School 518-565-5900 Public PK-5
Beekmantown Elementary School 518-563-8035 Public PK-5
Morrisonville Elementary School 518-565-5980 Public PK-5
Arthur P Momot Elementary School 518-563-1140 Public PK-5
Lakeshore Christian School 518-563-4098 Private PK-12
Keeseville Primary School 518-834-2839 Public PK-6
Clinton-Essex-Warren-Washington Boces 518-561-0100 Public KG-12
Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School 518-563-2410 Public PK-2
Mooers Elementary School 518-236-7373 Public PK-5
Chazy Central Rural Elementary School 518-846-7212 Public KG-6
Peru Elementary School 518-643-6100 Public PK-5
Beekmantown Middle School 518-563-8690 Public 6-8
Cumberland Head Elementary School 518-563-8321 Public PK-5
Saranac Middle School 518-565-5700 Public 6-8
Rouses Point Elementary School 518-297-7211 Public PK-5
Northern Adirondack Elementary School 518-594-3986 Public KG-5
Saranac Elementary School 518-565-5900 Public PK-5
Peru Middle School 518-643-6302 Public 6-8
Northern Adirondack Middle/High School 518-594-3962 Public 6-12
Stafford Middle School 518-563-6800 Public 6-8
Beekmantown Elementary School 518-563-8035 Public PK-5
Morrisonville Elementary School 518-565-5980 Public PK-5
Oak Street School 518-563-4950 Public 3-5
Arthur P Momot Elementary School 518-563-1140 Public PK-5
Lakeshore Christian School 518-563-4098 Private PK-12
Clinton-Essex-Warren-Washington Boces 518-561-0100 Public KG-12
Keeseville Primary School 518-834-2839 Public PK-6
Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School 518-563-2410 Public PK-2
Beekmantown Middle School 518-563-8690 Public 6-8
Northeastern Clinton Central Middle School 518-298-8681 Public 7-8
Chazy Central Rural Junior-Senior High School 518-846-7135 Public 7-12
Saranac Middle School 518-565-5700 Public 6-8
Northern Adirondack Middle/High School 518-594-3962 Public 6-12
Peru Middle School 518-643-6302 Public 6-8
Stafford Middle School 518-563-6800 Public 6-8
Ausable Valley Middle School 518-834-2800 Public 7-8
Clinton-Essex-Warren-Washington Boces 518-561-0100 Public KG-12
Lakeshore Christian School 518-563-4098 Private PK-12
Peru High School 518-643-6400 Public 9-12
Chazy Central Rural Junior-Senior High School 518-846-7135 Public 7-12
Saranac High School 518-565-5800 Public 9-12
Beekmantown High School 518-563-8787 Public 9-12
Northeastern Clinton Central High School 518-298-8638 Public 9-12
Ausable Valley High School 518-834-2800 Public 9-12
Northern Adirondack Middle/High School 518-594-3962 Public 6-12
Plattsburgh Senior High School 518-561-7500 Public 9-12
Clinton-Essex-Warren-Washington Boces 518-561-0100 Public KG-12
Lakeshore Christian School 518-563-4098 Private PK-12

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