For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 723 students in Marathon, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 57 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Marathon, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Marathon, NY are Marathon High School and William Appleby Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marathon, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Marathon have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Marathon, NY (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marathon High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Park St
Marathon, NY 13803
(607) 849-3251
Marathon, NY 13803
(607) 849-3251
Gr: 7-12 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
William Appleby Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24 Albro Rd
Marathon, NY 13803
(607) 849-3281
Marathon, NY 13803
(607) 849-3281
Gr: PK-6 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Marathon, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Marathon, NY include Marathon High School and William Appleby Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Marathon?
2 public schools are located in Marathon.
What percentage of students in Marathon go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Marathon are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Marathon?
Marathon public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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