For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 3,556 students in Cortland County, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cortland County, NY are Homer Junior High School, Mcgraw Elementary School and William Appleby 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 52%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cortland County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 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 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cortland County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Homer Junior High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
58 Clinton St
Homer, NY 13077
(607) 749-1240
Homer, NY 13077
(607) 749-1240
Gr: 6-8 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Mcgraw Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 W Academy St
Mc Graw, NY 13101
(607) 836-3650
Mc Graw, NY 13101
(607) 836-3650
Gr: PK-6 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
William Appleby Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24 Albro Rd
Marathon, NY 13803
(607) 849-3281
Marathon, NY 13803
(607) 849-3281
Gr: PK-6 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Cincinnatus Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2809 Cincinnatus Rd
Cincinnatus, NY 13040
(607) 863-3200
Cincinnatus, NY 13040
(607) 863-3200
Gr: 5-8 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #55.
Homer Intermediate School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
58 Clinton St
Homer, NY 13077
(607) 749-1240
Homer, NY 13077
(607) 749-1240
Gr: 3-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Randall Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
31 Randall St
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4170
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4170
Gr: 5-6 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
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
Gr: PK-2 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #88.
Fe Smith Intermediate School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
33 Wheeler Ave
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4180
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4180
Gr: 3-4 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #99.
Cincinnatus Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2809 Cincinnatus Rd
Cincinnatus, NY 13040
(607) 863-3200
Cincinnatus, NY 13040
(607) 863-3200
Gr: PK-4 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1010.
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%
Rank: n/an/a
9 Central Park Pl
Homer, NY 13077
(607) 749-1250
Homer, NY 13077
(607) 749-1250
Gr: PK-2 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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 Homer Junior High School, Mcgraw Elementary School and William Appleby Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cortland County?
12 public elementary schools are located in Cortland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cortland County?
Cortland County 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 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Cortland County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Cortland County include: Randall Middle School vs. Franklyn S Barry Primary School, Fe Smith Intermediate School vs. Franklyn S Barry Primary School, Mcgraw Elementary School vs. Franklyn S Barry Primary School
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