For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 372 students in Otego, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 176 private students). 68% of all K-12 students in Otego, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Otego, NY are Unatego Junior-senior High School and Unatego Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Otego, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Otego have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Otego, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Unatego Junior-senior High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2641 State Hwy 7
Otego, NY 13825
(607) 988-5098
Otego, NY 13825
(607) 988-5098
Gr: 9-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Unatego Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2641 State Hwy 7
Otego, NY 13825
(607) 988-5036
Otego, NY 13825
(607) 988-5036
Gr: 6-8 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Otego, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Otego, NY include Unatego Junior-senior High School and Unatego Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Otego?
2 public schools are located in Otego.
What percentage of students in Otego go to public school?
68% of all K-12 students in Otego are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Otego?
Otego public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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