For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,037 students in Cairo, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Cairo, NY are Cairo-durham High School, Cairo-durham Middle School and Cairo-durham Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cairo, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Cairo have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cairo, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cairo-durham High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1301 Rt 145
Cairo, NY 12413
(518) 622-8543
Cairo, NY 12413
(518) 622-8543
Gr: 9-12 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Cairo-durham Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Rt 145
Cairo, NY 12413
(518) 622-0490
Cairo, NY 12413
(518) 622-0490
Gr: 6-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Cairo-durham Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
424 Main St
Cairo, NY 12413
(518) 622-3231
Cairo, NY 12413
(518) 622-3231
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cairo, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Cairo, NY include Cairo-durham High School, Cairo-durham Middle School and Cairo-durham Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cairo?
3 public schools are located in Cairo.
What is the racial composition of students in Cairo?
Cairo public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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