Best Schools in Delaware County, NY
Delaware County, NY has 39 public schools (10 high, 4 middle, 12 elementary) serving 10,846 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 63%, so schools in Delaware County underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Delaware County, NY
The top high schools in Delaware County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oneonta Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oneonta City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 502 Students
2. Sidney High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sidney Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 336 Students
3. Unatego Junior-senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Otego-unadilla Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 250 Students
4. Bainbridge-guilford High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bainbridge-guilford Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 362 Students
5. Sullivan West High School At Lake Huntington
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sullivan West Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 477 Students
6. Delaware Academy High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Delaware Academy Central School District At Delhi • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 405 Students
7. Livingston Manor High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Livingston Manor Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 179 Students
8. Walton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walton Central School District • Public • Grades 2 - 12 • 283 Students
9. Deposit Middle-senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deposit Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 236 Students
10. Hancock Junior-senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hancock Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 214 Students
Best Middle Schools in Delaware County, NY
The top middle schools in Delaware County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Unatego Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Otego-unadilla Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 188 Students
2. Oneonta Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oneonta City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 378 Students
3. Sidney Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sidney Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 171 Students
4. Walton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walton Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 189 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Delaware County, NY
The top elementary schools in Delaware County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Delaware Academy Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Delaware Academy Central School District At Delhi • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 333 Students
2. Livingston Manor Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Livingston Manor Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 227 Students
3. Unadilla Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Otego-unadilla Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 348 Students
4. Valleyview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oneonta City School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 263 Students
5. Sullivan West Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sullivan West Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 571 Students
6. Hancock Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hancock Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 96 Students
7. Greenlawn Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bainbridge-guilford Central School District • Public • Grades 2 - 6 • 277 Students
8. Riverside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oneonta City School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 224 Students
9. Deposit Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deposit Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 235 Students
10. Sidney Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sidney Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 527 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Delaware County, NY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Delaware County, NY has a total population of 44,308 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Delaware County, NY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Delaware County, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.78 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.64 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.15 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Delaware County, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Delaware County, NY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Delaware County, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Delaware County, NY
How many schools are in Delaware County, NY?
Delaware County, NY has 39 public schools: 10 high schools, 4 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 10,846 students in total.
How do schools in Delaware County perform on state tests?
On average, 39 schools in Delaware County score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 63%, so on average schools in Delaware County underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Delaware County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 64%
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- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Delaware County
14 places in Delaware County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (14)
- Sidney (3)
- Walton (3)
- Delhi (2)
- Deposit (2)
- Hancock (2)
- Andes (1)
- Davenport (1)
- Downsville (1)
- Franklin (1)
- Grand Gorge (1)
- Margaretville (1)
- Roxbury (1)
- South Kortright (1)
- Stamford (1)
School districts (2)
- Sidney Central School District (3 schools)
- Walton Central School District (3 schools)