For the 2024-25 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 6,379 students in Otsego County, NY (there are , serving 404 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Otsego County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Otsego County, NY are Unatego Junior-senior High School, Oneonta Senior High School and Edmeston Central School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Otsego County, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Otsego County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Otsego County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Unatego Junior-senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2641 State Hwy 7
Otego, NY 13825
(607) 988-5098
Otego, NY 13825
(607) 988-5098
Grades: 9-12
| 250 students
Rank: #22.
Oneonta Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
130 East St
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8243
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8243
Grades: 6-12
| 502 students
Rank: #33.
Edmeston Central School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11 North St
Edmeston, NY 13335
(607) 965-8931
Edmeston, NY 13335
(607) 965-8931
Grades: PK-12
| 363 students
Rank: #44.
Cooperstown Junior/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
39 Linden Ave
Cooperstown, NY 13326
(607) 547-8181
Cooperstown, NY 13326
(607) 547-8181
Grades: 7-12
| 381 students
Rank: #55.
Gilbertsville-mount Upton Junior-senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
693 State Hwy 51
Gilbertsville, NY 13776
(607) 783-2207
Gilbertsville, NY 13776
(607) 783-2207
Grades: 7-12
| 140 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Greater Plains Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
60 W End Ave
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8272
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8272
Grades: K-5
| 284 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Morris Central School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
65 Main St
Morris, NY 13808
(607) 263-6100
Morris, NY 13808
(607) 263-6100
Grades: PK-12
| 319 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Richfield Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
93 Main St
Richfield Springs, NY 13439
(315) 858-0610
Richfield Springs, NY 13439
(315) 858-0610
Grades: PK-6
| 242 students
Rank: #99.
Cooperstown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21 Walnut St
Cooperstown, NY 13326
(607) 547-9976
Cooperstown, NY 13326
(607) 547-9976
Grades: K-6
| 406 students
Rank: #1010.
Richfield Springs Junior/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
93 Main St
Richfield Springs, NY 13439
(315) 858-0610
Richfield Springs, NY 13439
(315) 858-0610
Grades: PK-12
| 194 students
Rank: #1111.
Valleyview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
40 Valleyview St
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8252
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8252
Grades: K-5
| 263 students
Rank: #1212.
Laurens Central School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
55 Main St
Laurens, NY 13796
(607) 432-2050
Laurens, NY 13796
(607) 432-2050
Grades: PK-12
| 313 students
Rank: #1313.
Cherry Valley-springfield Central School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
597 County Hwy 54
Cherry Valley, NY 13320
(607) 264-3265
Cherry Valley, NY 13320
(607) 264-3265
Grades: PK-12
| 460 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Riverside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
39 House St
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8273
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8273
Grades: K-5
| 224 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Unatego Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2641 State Hwy 7
Otego, NY 13825
(607) 988-5036
Otego, NY 13825
(607) 988-5036
Grades: 6-8
| 188 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Schenevus Central School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
159 Main St
Schenevus, NY 12155
(607) 638-5881
Schenevus, NY 12155
(607) 638-5881
Grades: PK-12
| 252 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Worcester School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
198 Main St
Worcester, NY 12197
(607) 397-8785
Worcester, NY 12197
(607) 397-8785
Grades: PK-12
| 327 students
Rank: #1818.
Oneonta Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
130 East St
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8262
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8262
Grades: 6-8
| 378 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Milford Central School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
42 W Main St
Milford, NY 13807
(607) 286-3349
Milford, NY 13807
(607) 286-3349
Grades: PK-12
| 348 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Unadilla Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
265 Main St
Unadilla, NY 13849
(607) 369-6200
Unadilla, NY 13849
(607) 369-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 348 students
Rank: #2121.
Gilbertsville-mount Upton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
693 State Hwy 51
Gilbertsville, NY 13776
(607) 783-2207
Gilbertsville, NY 13776
(607) 783-2207
Grades: PK-6
| 197 students
Otsego County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
31 Center St
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8271
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8271
Grades: 1
| 1 students
597 County Hwy 54
Cherry Valley, NY 13320
(607) 264-3257
Cherry Valley, NY 13320
(607) 264-3257
Grades: PK-6
| 295 students
39 Linden Ave
Cooperstown, NY 13326
(607) 547-5512
Cooperstown, NY 13326
(607) 547-5512
Grades: 6-8
| 245 students
353 Main St
Otego, NY 13825
(607) 988-6700
Otego, NY 13825
(607) 988-6700
Grades: K-2
| 196 students
Otsego County Correctional Facility (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Otsego County 197 Main Street,
Cooperstown, NY 13326
(607) 547-4252
Cooperstown, NY 13326
(607) 547-4252
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Otsego County, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Otsego County, NY include Unatego Junior-senior High School, Oneonta Senior High School and Edmeston Central School.
How many public schools are located in Otsego County?
21 public schools are located in Otsego County.
What percentage of students in Otsego County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Otsego County are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Otsego County?
Otsego County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Otsego County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Otsego County include: Oneonta Senior High School vs. Cooperstown Junior/senior High School, Edmeston Central School vs. Morris Central School, Worcester School vs. Schenevus Central School
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