For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,614 students in Chenango County, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Chenango County, NY are Oxford Academy Primary School, Sherburne-earlville Elementary School and Otselic Valley Central School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chenango County, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Chenango County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Chenango County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oxford Academy Primary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 S Washington Ave
Oxford, NY 13830
(607) 843-2025
Oxford, NY 13830
(607) 843-2025
Gr: PK-4 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Sherburne-earlville Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15 School St
Sherburne, NY 13460
(607) 674-7336
Sherburne, NY 13460
(607) 674-7336
Gr: PK-5 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Otselic Valley Central School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 County Rd 13a
South Otselic, NY 13155
(315) 653-7218
South Otselic, NY 13155
(315) 653-7218
Gr: PK-12 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Afton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
29 Academy St
Afton, NY 13730
(607) 639-8234
Afton, NY 13730
(607) 639-8234
Gr: PK-5 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Unadilla Valley Elementary School
(Math: 26% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
127 Elementary Ln
Greene, NY 13778
(607) 656-5174
Greene, NY 13778
(607) 656-5174
Gr: PK-2 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
138 School St
Guilford, NY 13780
(607) 895-6710
Guilford, NY 13780
(607) 895-6710
Gr: PK-1 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
8 Ridgeland Rd
Norwich, NY 13815
(607) 334-1600
Norwich, NY 13815
(607) 334-1600
Gr: PK-2 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Chenango County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Rt 8-main St
South New Berlin, NY 13843
(607) 859-2600
South New Berlin, NY 13843
(607) 859-2600
Gr: K-5 | 185 students Minority enrollment: 5%
4238 State Hwy 8
New Berlin, NY 13411
(607) 847-7500
New Berlin, NY 13411
(607) 847-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Valley Rdge Ctr-intensive Trmnt (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
276 Chiarino Dr
Norwich, NY 13815
(607) 337-7000
Norwich, NY 13815
(607) 337-7000
Gr: Inquire with school | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Chenango County, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Chenango County, NY include Oxford Academy Primary School, Sherburne-earlville Elementary School and Otselic Valley Central School.
How many public preschools are located in Chenango County?
8 public preschools are located in Chenango County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chenango County?
Chenango County public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Chenango County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Chenango County include: Unadilla Valley Elementary School vs. Sherburne-earlville Elementary School, Guilford Elementary School vs. Oxford Academy Primary School, Sherburne-earlville Elementary School vs. Unadilla Valley Elementary School
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