Top 10 Best Cortland County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 3,643 students in Cortland County, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cortland County, NY are Cincinnatus Elementary School, Mcgraw Secondary School and Mcgraw Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cortland County, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cortland County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best Cortland County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cincinnatus Elementary School
Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2809 Cincinnatus Rd
Cincinnatus, NY 13040
(607) 863-3200
Grades: PK-4
| 192 students
Rank: #22.
Mcgraw Secondary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10 W Academy St
Mc Graw, NY 13101
(607) 836-3600
Grades: 6-12
| 303 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Mcgraw Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
50 W Academy St
Mc Graw, NY 13101
(607) 836-3650
Grades: PK-5
| 234 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
William Appleby Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
24 Albro Rd
Marathon, NY 13803
(607) 849-3281
Grades: PK-6
| 403 students
Rank: #55.
Homer Intermediate School
Math: 46% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
58 Clinton St
Homer, NY 13077
(607) 749-1240
Grades: 3-5
| 361 students
Rank: #66.
Cincinnatus Middle School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2809 Cincinnatus Rd
Cincinnatus, NY 13040
(607) 863-3200
Grades: 5-8
| 149 students
Rank: #77.
Randall Middle School
Math: 48% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
31 Randall St
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4170
Grades: 5-6
| 278 students
Rank: #88.
Homer Junior High School
Math: 30% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
58 Clinton St
Homer, NY 13077
(607) 749-1240
Grades: 6-8
| 454 students
Rank: #99.
Fe Smith Intermediate School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
33 Wheeler Ave
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4180
Grades: 3-4
| 256 students
Rank: #1010.
Franklyn S Barry Primary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
20 Raymond Ave
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4150
Grades: K-2
| 435 students
Rank: n/an/a
Park Pl
Homer, NY 13077
(607) 749-1250
Grades: PK-2
| 478 students
Rank: n/an/a
Truxton Charter School
Charter School
6337 Academy St
Truxton, NY 13158
(607) 842-6252
Grades: K-4
| 100 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Cortland County, NY

Cortland County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
89 Madison Ave
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4160
Grades: K-6
| 224 students
54 Greenbush St
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 753-5399
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Academy St
Truxton, NY 13158
(607) 842-6216
Grades: K-6
| 104 students
1208 Church St
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4130
Grades: K-6
| 113 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Cortland County, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cortland County, NY include Cincinnatus Elementary School, Mcgraw Secondary School and Mcgraw Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cortland County, NY?
12 public elementary schools are located in Cortland County, NY.
What is the racial composition of students in Cortland County, NY?
Cortland County, NY public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

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