Top 10 Best Delaware County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 5,070 students in Delaware County, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 64 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Delaware County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Delaware County, NY are Walton High School, Sidney High School and Delaware High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delaware County, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 63% statewide average). Schools in Delaware County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Best Delaware County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walton High School
Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
47-49 Stockton Ave
Walton, NY 13856
(607) 865-4116
Grades: 9-12
| 273 students
Rank: #22.
Sidney High School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
95 W Main St
Sidney, NY 13838
(607) 561-7703
Grades: 9-12
| 326 students
Rank: #33.
Delaware High School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2 Sheldon Dr
Delhi, NY 13753
(607) 746-1281
Grades: 6-12
| 391 students
Rank: #44.
Stamford Central School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1 River St
Stamford, NY 12167
(607) 652-7301
Grades: PK-12
| 231 students
Rank: #55.
Delaware Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2 Sheldon Dr
Delhi, NY 13753
(607) 746-2105
Grades: PK-5
| 318 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Downsville Central School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
14784 State Hwy 30
Downsville, NY 13755
(607) 363-2111
Grades: PK-12
| 226 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Margaretville Central School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
415 Main St
Margaretville, NY 12455
(845) 586-2647
Grades: PK-12
| 325 students
Rank: #88.
South Kortright Central School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
58200 State Hwy 10
South Kortright, NY 13842
(607) 538-9111
Grades: PK-12
| 319 students
Rank: #99.
Sidney Elementary School
Math: 41% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
15 Pearl St E
Sidney, NY 13838
(607) 561-7701
Grades: K-6
| 571 students
Rank: #1010.
Roxbury Central School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
53729 Nys Rt 30
Roxbury, NY 12474
(607) 326-4151
Grades: PK-12
| 235 students
Rank: #1111.
Charlotte Valley School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
15611 State Hwy 23
Davenport, NY 13750
(607) 278-5511
Grades: PK-12
| 389 students
Rank: #1212.
Franklin Central School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
26 Institute St
Franklin, NY 13775
(607) 829-3025
Grades: PK-12
| 222 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Sidney Middle School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
13 Pearl St E
Sidney, NY 13838
(607) 561-7703
Grades: 7-10
| 175 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Townsend Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
42-66 North St
Walton, NY 13856
(607) 865-4116
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #1515.
Hancock Junior-senior High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
67 Education Ln
Hancock, NY 13783
(607) 637-1306
Grades: 5-12
| 207 students
Rank: #1616.
Andes Central School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
85 Delaware Ave
Andes, NY 13731
(845) 676-3166
Grades: K-12
| 56 students
Rank: #1717.
Walton Middle School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
47-49 Stockton Ave
Walton, NY 13856
(607) 865-4116
Grades: 6-8
| 205 students
Rank: #1818.
Hancock Elementary School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
206 Wildcat Dr
Hancock, NY 13783
(607) 637-1217
Grades: PK-4
| 104 students
Rank: n/an/a
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Special Education School
2020 Jump Brook Rd
Grand Gorge, NY 12434
(607) 588-6291
Grades: 2-12
| 128 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Delaware County, NY

Delaware County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 179
Treadwell, NY 13846
(607) 829-2002
Grades: K-4
| 46 students
56957 State Hwy 10
South Kortright, NY 13842
(607) 538-9121
Grades: 7-10
| 60 students
10699 State Highway 8
Masonville, NY 13804
(607) 265-3291
Grades: 7-11
| 20 students
2 Sheldon Dr
Delhi, NY 13753
(607) 746-1282
Grades: 6-9
| 155 students
280 Phoebe Lane, Suite One
Delhi, NY 13753
(607) 832-5555
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
15598 State Highway 8
Masonville, NY 13804
(607) 265-3206
Grades: K-5
| 82 students
10770 County Highway 23
Sidney Center, NY 13839
(607) 369-5673
Grades: K-5
| 72 students
Courthouse Sq
Delhi, NY 13753
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
47081 State Hwy 10
South Kortright, NY 13842
(607) 538-1401
Grades: 9-11
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Delaware County, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Delaware County, NY include Walton High School, Sidney High School and Delaware High School.
How many public schools are located in Delaware County, NY?
19 public schools are located in Delaware County, NY.
What percentage of students in Delaware County, NY go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Delaware County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Delaware County, NY?
Delaware County, NY public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

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