For the 2025 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 7,129 students in Chenango County, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 196 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Chenango County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Chenango County, NY are Norwich High School, Oxford Academy High School and Greene High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chenango County, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Chenango County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Chenango County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Norwich High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
49 Midland Dr
Norwich, NY 13815
(607) 334-1600
Norwich, NY 13815
(607) 334-1600
Grades: 9-12
| 516 students
Rank: #22.
Oxford Academy High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
50 S Washington Ave
Oxford, NY 13830
(607) 843-2025
Oxford, NY 13830
(607) 843-2025
Grades: 9-12
| 201 students
Rank: #33.
Greene High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
40 S Canal St
Greene, NY 13778
(607) 656-4161
Greene, NY 13778
(607) 656-4161
Grades: 9-12
| 266 students
Rank: #44.
Sherburne-earlville Senior High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13 School St
Sherburne, NY 13460
(607) 674-7380
Sherburne, NY 13460
(607) 674-7380
Grades: 9-12
| 387 students
Rank: #55.
Bainbridge-guilford High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18 Juliand St
Bainbridge, NY 13733
(607) 967-6323
Bainbridge, NY 13733
(607) 967-6323
Grades: 7-12
| 350 students
Rank: #66.
Afton Junior/senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
29 Academy St
Afton, NY 13730
(607) 639-8201
Afton, NY 13730
(607) 639-8201
Grades: 6-12
| 247 students
Rank: #77.
Greene Intermediate School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 Elementary Ln
Greene, NY 13778
(607) 656-9891
Greene, NY 13778
(607) 656-9891
Grades: 3-5
| 190 students
Rank: #88.
Norwich Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
89 Midland Dr
Norwich, NY 13815
(607) 334-1600
Norwich, NY 13815
(607) 334-1600
Grades: 6-8
| 393 students
Rank: #99.
Greene Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
40 S Canal St
Greene, NY 13778
(607) 656-4161
Greene, NY 13778
(607) 656-4161
Grades: 6-8
| 203 students
Rank: #1010.
Oxford Academy Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12 Fort Hill Park
Oxford, NY 13830
(607) 843-2025
Oxford, NY 13830
(607) 843-2025
Grades: 5-8
| 216 students
Rank: #1111.
Oxford Academy Primary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 S Washington Ave
Oxford, NY 13830
(607) 843-2025
Oxford, NY 13830
(607) 843-2025
Grades: PK-4
| 282 students
Rank: #1212.
Sherburne-earlville Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15 School St
Sherburne, NY 13460
(607) 674-7336
Sherburne, NY 13460
(607) 674-7336
Grades: PK-5
| 599 students
Rank: #1313.
Otselic Valley Central School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
125 County Rd 13a
South Otselic, NY 13155
(315) 653-7218
South Otselic, NY 13155
(315) 653-7218
Grades: PK-12
| 290 students
Rank: #1414.
Greenlawn Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
43 Greenlawn Ave
Bainbridge, NY 13733
(607) 967-6301
Bainbridge, NY 13733
(607) 967-6301
Grades: 2-6
| 281 students
Rank: #1515.
Unadilla Valley Secondary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4238 State Hwy 8
New Berlin, NY 13411
(607) 847-7500
New Berlin, NY 13411
(607) 847-7500
Grades: 4-12
| 342 students
Rank: #1616.
Sherburne-earlville Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13 School St
Sherburne, NY 13460
(607) 674-7350
Sherburne, NY 13460
(607) 674-7350
Grades: 6-8
| 294 students
Rank: #1717.
Afton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
29 Academy St
Afton, NY 13730
(607) 639-8234
Afton, NY 13730
(607) 639-8234
Grades: PK-5
| 213 students
Rank: #1818.
Perry Browne Intermediate School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
31 Beebe Ave
Norwich, NY 13815
(607) 334-1600
Norwich, NY 13815
(607) 334-1600
Grades: 3-5
| 343 students
Rank: #1919.
Unadilla Valley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4238 State Hwy 8
New Berlin, NY 13411
(607) 847-7500
New Berlin, NY 13411
(607) 847-7500
Grades: PK-7
| 455 students
Rank: n/an/a
Delaware-chenango-madison-otsego Boces
Special Education School
6678 County Rd 32
Norwich, NY 13815
(607) 335-1233
Norwich, NY 13815
(607) 335-1233
Grades: K-12
| 286 students
Rank: n/an/a
127 Elementary Ln
Greene, NY 13778
(607) 656-5174
Greene, NY 13778
(607) 656-5174
Grades: PK-2
| 247 students
Rank: n/an/a
138 School St
Guilford, NY 13780
(607) 895-6700
Guilford, NY 13780
(607) 895-6700
Grades: PK-1
| 128 students
Rank: n/an/a
8 Ridgeland Rd
Norwich, NY 13815
(607) 334-1600
Norwich, NY 13815
(607) 334-1600
Grades: PK-2
| 400 students
Chenango County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Camp Pharsalia (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
496 Center Rd
South Plymouth, NY 13844
South Plymouth, NY 13844
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rt 8-main St
South New Berlin, NY 13843
(607) 859-2600
South New Berlin, NY 13843
(607) 859-2600
Grades: K-5
| 185 students
4238 State Hwy 8
New Berlin, NY 13411
(607) 847-7500
New Berlin, NY 13411
(607) 847-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 272 students
Valley Rdge Ctr-intensive Trmnt (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
276 Chiarino Dr
Norwich, NY 13815
(607) 337-7000
Norwich, NY 13815
(607) 337-7000
Grades: Inquire with school
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Chenango County, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Chenango County, NY include Norwich High School, Oxford Academy High School and Greene High School.
How many public schools are located in Chenango County?
23 public schools are located in Chenango County.
What percentage of students in Chenango County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Chenango County are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chenango County?
Chenango County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Chenango County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Chenango County include: Sherburne-earlville Senior High School vs. Norwich High School, Guilford Elementary School vs. Oxford Academy Primary School, Norwich High School vs. Sherburne-earlville Senior High School
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