For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 458 students in Cortland, NY.
Cortland, NY public preschools have a diversity score of 0.30, which is less than the New York public preschool average of 0.73.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Cortland, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: PK-2
| 458 students
Cortland, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
89 Madison Ave
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4160
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4160
Grades: K-6
| 224 students
Cortland County Jail (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
54 Greenbush St
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 753-5399
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 753-5399
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1208 Church St
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4130
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4130
Grades: K-6
| 113 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Cortland, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in Cortland, NY include Franklyn S Barry Primary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cortland?
1 public preschools are located in Cortland.
What is the racial composition of students in Cortland?
Cortland public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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