For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,925 students in Cortland, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 319 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Cortland, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Cortland, NY are Cortland High School, Randall Middle School and Fe Smith Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cortland, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 63% statewide average). Schools in Cortland have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Cortland, NY Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cortland High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8 Valley View Dr
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4100
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 623 students
Rank: #22.
Randall Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
31 Randall St
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4170
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4170
Grades: 5-6
| 278 students
Rank: #33.
Fe Smith Intermediate School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
33 Wheeler Ave
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4180
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4180
Grades: 3-4
| 256 students
Rank: #44.
Franklyn S Barry Primary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20 Raymond Ave
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4150
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4150
Grades: K-2
| 435 students
Rank: #55.
Cortland Junior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
S Valley View Dr
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4111
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4111
Grades: 7-8
| 333 students
Cortland, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
89 Madison Ave
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4160
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4160
Grades: K-6
| 224 students
Cortland County Jail (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
54 Greenbush St
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 753-5399
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 753-5399
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1208 Church St
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4130
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4130
Grades: K-6
| 113 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cortland, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Cortland, NY include Cortland High School, Randall Middle School and Fe Smith Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Cortland, NY?
5 public schools are located in Cortland, NY.
What percentage of students in Cortland, NY go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Cortland, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cortland, NY?
Cortland, NY public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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