For the 2026-27 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 35% (versus the New York public charter school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 53% 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 95% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Cortland County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Truxton Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6337 Academy St
Truxton, NY 13158
(607) 842-6252
Truxton, NY 13158
(607) 842-6252
Gr: K-6 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Cortland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
89 Madison Ave
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4160
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4160
Gr: K-6 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Cortland County Jail (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
54 Greenbush St
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 753-5399
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 753-5399
Academy St
Truxton, NY 13158
(607) 842-6216
Truxton, NY 13158
(607) 842-6216
Gr: K-6 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
1208 Church St
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4130
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4130
Gr: K-6 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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 95% (majority Black).
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