For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 74 students in Cortland County, NY.
The top ranked public charter school in Cortland County, NY is Truxton Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cortland County, NY public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the New York public charter school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 52% statewide average). Charter schools in Cortland County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public charter school average of 94% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Cortland County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Truxton Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6337 Academy St
Truxton, NY 13158
(607) 842-6252
Truxton, NY 13158
(607) 842-6252
Grades: K-6
| 74 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 charter schools in Cortland County, NY?
The top ranked public charter schools in Cortland County, NY include Truxton Academy Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Cortland County?
1 public charter schools are located in Cortland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cortland County?
Cortland County public charter schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public charter schools average of 94% (majority Black).
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