For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 6,184 students in Otsego County, NY (there are 5 private schools, serving 404 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Otsego County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Otsego County, NY are Edmeston Central School, Unatego Junior-senior High School and Oneonta Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Otsego County, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Otsego County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Otsego County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edmeston Central School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11 North St
Edmeston, NY 13335
(607) 965-8931
Edmeston, NY 13335
(607) 965-8931
Gr: PK-12 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
Cooperstown Junior/senior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
39 Linden Ave
Cooperstown, NY 13326
(607) 547-8181
Cooperstown, NY 13326
(607) 547-8181
Gr: 7-12 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Richfield Springs Junior/senior High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
93 Main St
Richfield Springs, NY 13439
(315) 858-0610
Richfield Springs, NY 13439
(315) 858-0610
Gr: PK-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
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: #6 - 76. - 7.
Morris Central School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
65 Main St
Morris, NY 13808
(607) 263-6100
Morris, NY 13808
(607) 263-6100
Gr: PK-12 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
Cooperstown Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21 Walnut St
Cooperstown, NY 13326
(607) 547-9976
Cooperstown, NY 13326
(607) 547-9976
Gr: K-6 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
Laurens Central School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
55 Main St
Laurens, NY 13796
(607) 432-2050
Laurens, NY 13796
(607) 432-2050
Gr: PK-12 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1111.
Richfield Springs Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
93 Main St
Richfield Springs, NY 13439
(315) 858-0610
Richfield Springs, NY 13439
(315) 858-0610
Gr: PK-6 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1212.
Gilbertsville-mount Upton Junior-senior High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
693 State Hwy 51
Gilbertsville, NY 13776
(607) 783-2207
Gilbertsville, NY 13776
(607) 783-2207
Gr: 7-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1313.
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%
Rank: #1414.
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: #1515.
Unadilla Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
265 Main St
Unadilla, NY 13849
(607) 369-6200
Unadilla, NY 13849
(607) 369-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1616.
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%
Rank: #1717.
Worcester School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
198 Main St
Worcester, NY 12197
(607) 397-8785
Worcester, NY 12197
(607) 397-8785
Gr: K-12 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Milford Central School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
42 W Main St
Milford, NY 13807
(607) 286-3349
Milford, NY 13807
(607) 286-3349
Gr: PK-12 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Schenevus Central School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
159 Main St
Schenevus, NY 12155
(607) 638-5881
Schenevus, NY 12155
(607) 638-5881
Gr: PK-12 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #2020.
Cherry Valley-springfield Central School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
597 County Hwy 54
Cherry Valley, NY 13320
(607) 264-3265
Cherry Valley, NY 13320
(607) 264-3265
Gr: PK-12 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2121.
Gilbertsville-mount Upton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
693 State Hwy 51
Gilbertsville, NY 13776
(607) 783-2207
Gilbertsville, NY 13776
(607) 783-2207
Gr: PK-6 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Otsego County 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
597 County Hwy 54
Cherry Valley, NY 13320
(607) 264-3257
Cherry Valley, NY 13320
(607) 264-3257
Gr: PK-6 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
39 Linden Ave
Cooperstown, NY 13326
(607) 547-5512
Cooperstown, NY 13326
(607) 547-5512
Gr: 6-8 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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%
Otsego County Correctional Facility (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Otsego County 197 Main Street,
Cooperstown, NY 13326
(607) 547-4252
Cooperstown, NY 13326
(607) 547-4252
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Otsego County, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Otsego County, NY include Edmeston Central School, Unatego Junior-senior High School and Oneonta Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Otsego County?
20 public schools are located in Otsego County.
What percentage of students in Otsego County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Otsego County are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Otsego County?
Otsego County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Otsego County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Otsego County include: Oneonta Senior High School vs. Cooperstown Junior/senior High School, Worcester School vs. Schenevus Central School, Greater Plains Elementary School vs. Valleyview Elementary School
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