Best Cortland Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 277 students in Cortland, NY.

The top-ranked public middle school in Cortland, NY is Cortland Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Cortland, NY public middle school have an score of 38% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Cortland have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Cortland, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Cortland Junior High School

(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
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Bottom 50%

S Valley View Dr
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4111

Gr: 7-8 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Cortland, New York

Cortland, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Alton B Parker School (Closed 2020)

89 Madison Ave
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

Virgil Elementary School (Closed 2020)

1208 Church St
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 middle schools in Cortland, NY?

The top-ranked public middle schools in Cortland, NY include Cortland Junior High School.

How many public middle schools are located in Cortland?

1 public middle schools are located in Cortland.

What is the racial composition of students in Cortland?

Cortland public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).