For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public elementary schools serving 4,908 students in Otsego County, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Otsego County, NY are Edmeston Central School, Greater Plains Elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 48% 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 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools in Otsego County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edmeston Central School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11 North St
Edmeston, NY 13335
(607) 965-8931
Edmeston, NY 13335
(607) 965-8931
Grades: PK-12
| 384 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Greater Plains Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
60 W End Ave
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8272
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8272
Grades: K-5
| 280 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Morris Central School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
65 Main St
Morris, NY 13808
(607) 263-6100
Morris, NY 13808
(607) 263-6100
Grades: PK-12
| 307 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Richfield Springs Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
93 Main St
Richfield Springs, NY 13439
(315) 858-0610
Richfield Springs, NY 13439
(315) 858-0610
Grades: PK-6
| 244 students
Rank: #55.
Cooperstown Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21 Walnut St
Cooperstown, NY 13326
(607) 547-9976
Cooperstown, NY 13326
(607) 547-9976
Grades: K-11
| 396 students
Rank: #66.
Richfield Springs Junior/senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
93 Main St
Richfield Springs, NY 13439
(315) 858-0610
Richfield Springs, NY 13439
(315) 858-0610
Grades: PK-12
| 191 students
Rank: #77.
Valleyview Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
40 Valleyview St
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8252
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8252
Grades: K-5
| 253 students
Rank: #88.
Laurens Central School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
55 Main St
Laurens, NY 13796
(607) 432-2050
Laurens, NY 13796
(607) 432-2050
Grades: PK-12
| 303 students
Rank: #99.
Cherry Valley-springfield Central School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
597 County Hwy 54
Cherry Valley, NY 13320
(607) 264-3265
Cherry Valley, NY 13320
(607) 264-3265
Grades: PK-12
| 451 students
Rank: #1010.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
39 House St
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8273
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8273
Grades: K-5
| 239 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
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
Grades: PK-12
| 247 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Worcester School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
198 Main St
Worcester, NY 12197
(607) 397-8785
Worcester, NY 12197
(607) 397-8785
Grades: PK-12
| 328 students
Rank: #1313.
Oneonta Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
130 East St
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8262
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8262
Grades: 6-8
| 378 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Milford Central School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
42 W Main St
Milford, NY 13807
(607) 286-3349
Milford, NY 13807
(607) 286-3349
Grades: PK-12
| 346 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Unadilla Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
265 Main St
Unadilla, NY 13849
(607) 369-6200
Unadilla, NY 13849
(607) 369-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
Rank: #1616.
Gilbertsville-mount Upton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Grades: PK-6
| 196 students
Otsego County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
31 Center St
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8271
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8271
Grades: 1
| 1 students
597 County Hwy 54
Cherry Valley, NY 13320
(607) 264-3257
Cherry Valley, NY 13320
(607) 264-3257
Grades: PK-6
| 295 students
39 Linden Ave
Cooperstown, NY 13326
(607) 547-5512
Cooperstown, NY 13326
(607) 547-5512
Grades: 6-8
| 245 students
353 Main St
Otego, NY 13825
(607) 988-6700
Otego, NY 13825
(607) 988-6700
Grades: K-2
| 196 students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2641 State Hwy 7
Otego, NY 13825
(607) 988-5036
Otego, NY 13825
(607) 988-5036
Grades: 6-8
| 169 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 Edmeston Central School, Greater Plains Elementary School and Morris Central School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Otsego County?
16 public elementary schools are located in Otsego County.
What is the racial composition of students in Otsego County?
Otsego County 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 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Otsego County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Otsego County include: Edmeston Central School vs. Morris Central School, Morris Central School vs. Edmeston Central School, Worcester School vs. Schenevus Central School
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