For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,649 students in Oneonta, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 113 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Oneonta, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Oneonta, NY are Oneonta Senior High School, Greater Plains Elementary School and Valleyview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oneonta, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Oneonta have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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 Oneonta, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oneonta Senior High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
130 East St
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8243
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8243
Grades: 9-12
| 499 students
Rank: #22.
Greater Plains Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
60 W End Ave
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8272
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8272
Grades: K-5
| 280 students
Rank: #33.
Valleyview Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
40 Valleyview St
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8252
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8252
Grades: K-5
| 253 students
Rank: #44.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
39 House St
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8273
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8273
Grades: K-5
| 239 students
Rank: #55.
Oneonta Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
130 East St
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8262
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8262
Grades: 6-8
| 378 students
Oneonta, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
31 Center St
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8271
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8271
Grades: 1
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Oneonta, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Oneonta, NY include Oneonta Senior High School, Greater Plains Elementary School and Valleyview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Oneonta?
5 public schools are located in Oneonta.
What percentage of students in Oneonta go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Oneonta are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Oneonta?
Oneonta public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Oneonta are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Oneonta include: Valleyview Elementary School vs. Greater Plains Elementary School, Greater Plains Elementary School vs. Valleyview Elementary School, Riverside Elementary School vs. Valleyview Elementary School
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