Top 10 Best Otsego County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public elementary schools serving 5,074 students in Otsego County, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Otsego County, NY are Cooperstown Elementary School, Cherry Valley-springfield Central School and Edmeston Central School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Otsego County, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in Otsego County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Otsego County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cooperstown Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
21 Walnut St
Cooperstown, NY 13326
(607) 547-9976
Grades: K-6
| 433 students
Rank: #22.
Cherry Valley-springfield Central School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
597 County Hwy 54
Cherry Valley, NY 13320
(607) 264-3265
Grades: PK-12
| 447 students
Rank: #33.
Edmeston Central School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11 North St
Edmeston, NY 13335
(607) 965-8931
Grades: PK-12
| 362 students
Rank: #44.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
39 House St
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8273
Grades: K-5
| 227 students
Rank: #55.
Richfield Springs Junior/senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
93 Main St
Richfield Springs, NY 13439
(315) 858-0610
Grades: PK-12
| 186 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Morris Central School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
65 Main St
Morris, NY 13808
(607) 263-6100
Grades: PK-12
| 315 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Richfield Springs Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
93 Main St
Richfield Springs, NY 13439
(315) 858-0610
Grades: PK-6
| 237 students
Rank: #88.
Laurens Central School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
55 Main St
Laurens, NY 13796
(607) 432-2050
Grades: K-12
| 296 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Greater Plains Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
60 W End Ave
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8272
Grades: K-5
| 279 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Valleyview Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
40 Valleyview St
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8252
Grades: K-5
| 266 students
Rank: #1111.
Oneonta Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
130 East St
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8262
Grades: 6-8
| 361 students
Rank: #1212.
Worcester School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
198 Main St
Worcester, NY 12197
(607) 397-8785
Grades: PK-12
| 316 students
Rank: #1313.
Schenevus Central School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
159 Main St
Schenevus, NY 12155
(607) 638-5881
Grades: PK-12
| 268 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Milford Central School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
42 W Main St
Milford, NY 13807
(607) 286-3349
Grades: PK-12
| 371 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Unadilla Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
265 Main St
Unadilla, NY 13849
(607) 369-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 332 students
Rank: #1616.
Unatego Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2641 State Hwy 7
Otego, NY 13825
(607) 988-5036
Grades: 6-8
| 178 students
Rank: #1717.
Gilbertsville-mount Upton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
693 State Hwy 51
Gilbertsville, NY 13776
(607) 783-2207
Grades: PK-6
| 200 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Otsego County, NY

Otsego County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
31 Center St
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8271
Grades: 1
| 1 students
597 County Hwy 54
Cherry Valley, NY 13320
(607) 264-3257
Grades: PK-6
| 295 students
39 Linden Ave
Cooperstown, NY 13326
(607) 547-5512
Grades: 6-8
| 245 students
353 Main St
Otego, NY 13825
(607) 988-6700
Grades: K-2
| 196 students
Otsego County 197 Main Street,
Cooperstown, NY 13326
(607) 547-4252
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Otsego County, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Otsego County, NY include Cooperstown Elementary School, Cherry Valley-springfield Central School and Edmeston Central School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Otsego County, NY?
17 public elementary schools are located in Otsego County, NY.
What is the racial composition of students in Otsego County, NY?
Otsego County, NY public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

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