For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,858 students in Schuyler County, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Schuyler County, NY are Odessa-montour Junior/senior High School, Bradford Central School and Watkins Glen Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Schuyler County, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Schuyler County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Schuyler County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Odessa-montour Junior/senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 College Ave
Odessa, NY 14869
(607) 594-3341
Odessa, NY 14869
(607) 594-3341
Gr: 7-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Bradford Central School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2820 Rt 226
Bradford, NY 14815
(607) 583-4616
Bradford, NY 14815
(607) 583-4616
Gr: PK-12 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #33.
Watkins Glen Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 12th St
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
(607) 535-3210
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
(607) 535-3210
Gr: 7-12 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Howard A Hanlon Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 College Ave
Odessa, NY 14869
(607) 594-3341
Odessa, NY 14869
(607) 594-3341
Gr: 3-6 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Watkins Glen Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
612 S Decatur St
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
(607) 535-3250
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
(607) 535-3250
Gr: PK-6 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
262 Canal St
Montour Falls, NY 14865
(607) 535-7267
Montour Falls, NY 14865
(607) 535-7267
Gr: PK-2 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Schuyler County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Monterey Shock Incar Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Rr 1
Beaver Dams, NY 14812
(607) 962-3184
Beaver Dams, NY 14812
(607) 962-3184
Gr: Inquire with school | 145 students Minority enrollment: 73%
200 10th St
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
(607) 535-3230
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
(607) 535-3230
Gr: 7-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Schuyler County, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Schuyler County, NY include Odessa-montour Junior/senior High School, Bradford Central School and Watkins Glen Central High School.
How many public schools are located in Schuyler County?
6 public schools are located in Schuyler County.
What is the racial composition of students in Schuyler County?
Schuyler County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Schuyler County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Schuyler County include: Watkins Glen Central High School vs. Odessa-montour Junior/senior High School, Odessa-montour Junior/senior High School vs. Watkins Glen Central High School
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