For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 301 students in Margaretville, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 7 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Margaretville, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public school in Margaretville, NY is Margaretville Central School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Margaretville, NY public school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Margaretville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Margaretville, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Margaretville Central School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
415 Main St
Margaretville, NY 12455
(845) 586-2647
Margaretville, NY 12455
(845) 586-2647
Gr: PK-12 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Margaretville, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Margaretville, NY include Margaretville Central School.
How many public schools are located in Margaretville?
1 public schools are located in Margaretville.
What percentage of students in Margaretville go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Margaretville are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Margaretville?
Margaretville public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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