For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 5,655 students in Cortland County, NY (there are 6 private schools, serving 401 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Cortland County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Cortland County, NY are Homer Senior High School, Cortland High School and Cincinnatus Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cortland County, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 63% statewide average). Schools in Cortland County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cortland County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Homer Senior High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
80 S West St
Homer, NY 13077
(607) 749-7246
Homer, NY 13077
(607) 749-7246
Grades: 9-12
| 584 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Cincinnatus Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2809 Cincinnatus Rd
Cincinnatus, NY 13040
(607) 863-3200
Cincinnatus, NY 13040
(607) 863-3200
Grades: PK-4
| 192 students
Rank: #44.
Cincinnatus High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2809 Cincinnatus Rd
Cincinnatus, NY 13040
(607) 863-3022
Cincinnatus, NY 13040
(607) 863-3022
Grades: 9-12
| 157 students
Rank: #55.
Mcgraw Secondary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10 W Academy St
Mc Graw, NY 13101
(607) 836-3600
Mc Graw, NY 13101
(607) 836-3600
Grades: 6-12
| 303 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Mcgraw Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 W Academy St
Mc Graw, NY 13101
(607) 836-3650
Mc Graw, NY 13101
(607) 836-3650
Grades: PK-5
| 234 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
William Appleby Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24 Albro Rd
Marathon, NY 13803
(607) 849-3281
Marathon, NY 13803
(607) 849-3281
Grades: PK-6
| 403 students
Rank: #88.
Homer Intermediate School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
58 Clinton St
Homer, NY 13077
(607) 749-1240
Homer, NY 13077
(607) 749-1240
Grades: 3-5
| 361 students
Rank: #99.
Cincinnatus Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2809 Cincinnatus Rd
Cincinnatus, NY 13040
(607) 863-3200
Cincinnatus, NY 13040
(607) 863-3200
Grades: 5-8
| 149 students
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
Homer Junior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
58 Clinton St
Homer, NY 13077
(607) 749-1240
Homer, NY 13077
(607) 749-1240
Grades: 6-8
| 454 students
Rank: #1212.
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: #1313.
Marathon High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Park St
Marathon, NY 13803
(607) 849-3251
Marathon, NY 13803
(607) 849-3251
Grades: 7-12
| 315 students
Rank: #1414.
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: #1515.
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
Rank: n/an/a
Truxton Charter School
Charter School
6337 Academy St
Truxton, NY 13158
(607) 842-6252
Truxton, NY 13158
(607) 842-6252
Grades: K-4
| 100 students
Cortland County 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
Academy St
Truxton, NY 13158
(607) 842-6216
Truxton, NY 13158
(607) 842-6216
Grades: K-6
| 104 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 County, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Cortland County, NY include Homer Senior High School, Cortland High School and Cincinnatus Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cortland County, NY?
17 public schools are located in Cortland County, NY.
What percentage of students in Cortland County, NY go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Cortland County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cortland County, NY?
Cortland County, NY public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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