For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 980 students in 13045, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 13045, NY are Randall Middle School, Franklyn S Barry Primary School and Fe Smith Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 13045 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 13045, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 13045, NY Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 13045, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 13045, NY include Randall Middle School, Franklyn S Barry Primary School and Fe Smith Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 13045?
3 public elementary schools are located in 13045.
What is the racial composition of students in 13045?
13045 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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