For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 768 students in Cooperstown, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 91 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Cooperstown, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Cooperstown, NY are Cooperstown Junior/senior High School and Cooperstown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cooperstown, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Cooperstown have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cooperstown, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cooperstown Junior/senior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
39 Linden Ave
Cooperstown, NY 13326
(607) 547-8181
Cooperstown, NY 13326
(607) 547-8181
Gr: 7-12 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Cooperstown Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21 Walnut St
Cooperstown, NY 13326
(607) 547-9976
Cooperstown, NY 13326
(607) 547-9976
Gr: K-6 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Cooperstown, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
39 Linden Ave
Cooperstown, NY 13326
(607) 547-5512
Cooperstown, NY 13326
(607) 547-5512
Gr: 6-8 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cooperstown, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Cooperstown, NY include Cooperstown Junior/senior High School and Cooperstown Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cooperstown?
2 public schools are located in Cooperstown.
What percentage of students in Cooperstown go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Cooperstown are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cooperstown?
Cooperstown public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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