Best Schools in Otsego County, NY
Otsego County, NY has 42 public schools (8 high, 5 middle, 13 elementary) serving 12,673 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 64%, so schools in Otsego County underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Otsego County, NY
The top high schools in Otsego 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. Cooperstown Junior/senior High School
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Cooperstown Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 381 Students
3. Sidney High School
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Sidney Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 336 Students
4. Mount Markham Senior High School
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Mount Markham Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 314 Students
5. Unatego Junior-senior High School
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Otego-unadilla Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 250 Students
6. Cobleskill-richmondville High School
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Cobleskill-richmondville Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 474 Students
7. Bainbridge-guilford High School
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Bainbridge-guilford Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 362 Students
8. Gilbertsville-mount Upton Junior-senior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Gilbertsville-mount Upton Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 140 Students
Best Middle Schools in Otsego County, NY
The top middle schools in Otsego 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. William H Golding Middle School
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Cobleskill-richmondville Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 9 • 345 Students
3. Oneonta Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Oneonta City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 378 Students
4. Mount Markham Middle School
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Mount Markham Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 304 Students
5. Sidney Middle School
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Sidney Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 171 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Otsego County, NY
The top elementary schools in Otsego County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cooperstown Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cooperstown Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 406 Students
2. Unadilla Elementary School
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Otego-unadilla Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 348 Students
3. Valleyview Elementary School
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Oneonta City School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 263 Students
4. Mount Markham Elementary School
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Mount Markham Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 449 Students
5. Richfield Springs Elementary School
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Richfield Springs Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 242 Students
6. Greater Plains Elementary School
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Oneonta City School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 284 Students
7. Greenlawn Elementary School
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Bainbridge-guilford Central School District • Public • Grades 2 - 6 • 277 Students
8. Gilbertsville-mount Upton Elementary School
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Gilbertsville-mount Upton Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 197 Students
9. Riverside Elementary School
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Oneonta City School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 224 Students
10. Sidney Elementary School
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Sidney Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 527 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Otsego County, NY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Otsego County, NY has a total population of 58,524 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Otsego 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 Otsego County, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.60 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.10 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.50 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Otsego County, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Otsego 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 Otsego County, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Otsego County, NY
How many schools are in Otsego County, NY?
Otsego County, NY has 42 public schools: 8 high schools, 5 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 12,673 students in total.
How do schools in Otsego County perform on state tests?
On average, 42 schools in Otsego County score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 64%, so on average schools in Otsego County underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Otsego 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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Cities, towns and school districts in Otsego County
13 places in Otsego County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (13)
- Oneonta (5)
- Cooperstown (2)
- Gilbertsville (2)
- Otego (2)
- Richfield Springs (2)
- Cherry Valley (1)
- Edmeston (1)
- Laurens (1)
- Milford (1)
- Morris (1)
- Schenevus (1)
- Unadilla (1)
- Worcester (1)
School districts (2)
- Oneonta City School District (5 schools)
- Otego-Unadilla Central School District (3 schools)