For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 3,362 students in Otsego County, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in Otsego County, NY are Edmeston Central School, Richfield Springs Junior/senior High School and Morris Central School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Otsego County, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Otsego County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Otsego County (2025)
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 | 384 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
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 | 191 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
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 | 307 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
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 | 303 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
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 | 244 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
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 | 365 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
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: PK-12 | 328 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
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 | 346 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
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 | 247 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1010.
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 | 451 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1111.
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 | 196 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 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
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 preschools in Otsego County, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in Otsego County, NY include Edmeston Central School, Richfield Springs Junior/senior High School and Morris Central School.
How many public preschools are located in Otsego County?
11 public preschools are located in Otsego County.
What is the racial composition of students in Otsego County?
Otsego County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Otsego County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Otsego County include: Edmeston Central School vs. Morris Central School, Worcester School vs. Schenevus Central School, Morris Central School vs. Edmeston Central School
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