For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,679 students in 13820, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 113 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 13820, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 13820, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 13820 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 13820, NY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 13820, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oneonta Senior High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
130 East St
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8243
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8243
Gr: 9-12 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Greater Plains Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Valleyview Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
40 Valleyview St
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8252
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8252
Gr: K-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Oneonta Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
130 East St
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8262
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8262
Gr: 6-8 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
39 House St
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8273
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8273
Gr: K-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
13820, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
31 Center St
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8271
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8271
Gr: 1 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 13820, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 13820, NY include Oneonta Senior High School, Greater Plains Elementary School and Valleyview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 13820?
5 public schools are located in 13820.
What percentage of students in 13820 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 13820 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 13820?
13820 public schools minority enrollment is 21% 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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