For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 240 students in Otego, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 176 private students). 58% 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 school in Otego, NY is Unatego Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Otego, NY public school have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Otego have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (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 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Otego, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
353 Main St
Otego, NY 13825
(607) 988-6700
Otego, NY 13825
(607) 988-6700
Gr: K-2 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
2641 State Hwy 7
Otego, NY 13825
(607) 988-5036
Otego, NY 13825
(607) 988-5036
Gr: 6-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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.
How many public schools are located in Otego?
1 public schools are located in Otego.
What percentage of students in Otego go to public school?
58% 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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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