For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 292 students in Hancock, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Hancock, NY are Hancock Elementary School and Hancock Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hancock, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Hancock have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hancock, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
206 Wildcat Dr
Hancock, NY 13783
(607) 637-1217
Hancock, NY 13783
(607) 637-1217
Gr: PK-4 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Hancock Junior-senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
67 Education Ln
Hancock, NY 13783
(607) 637-1306
Hancock, NY 13783
(607) 637-1306
Gr: 5-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hancock, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Hancock, NY include Hancock Elementary School and Hancock Junior-senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Hancock?
2 public schools are located in Hancock.
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock?
Hancock public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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