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Otsego County

New York · Public K-12

Across 21 public schools, Otsego County, New York serves roughly 6,216 K-12 students, roughly 1 in 10 residents. The level mix is 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools.

7-year change in Otsego County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
6,216
-599 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
21
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
88%
was 89%
% Hispanic
5%
was 5%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
21
12 districts
Enrollment
6,216
NCES CCD
Median income
$68,885
Below New York avg
Free/reduced lunch
41.9%
Below New York avg
Elementary
7
1,935 students
Middle
2
539 students
High
4
1,245 students
Combined / other
8
2,497 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
ONEONTA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
1,679 students · 12 districts in Otsego County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Otsego County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
89%
Hispanic
5%
Black
2%
Asian
2%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
88%
Hispanic
5%
Black
2%
Asian
2%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
34.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.4%
civilian labor
Median age
40
14.9% under 18

Test scores in Otsego County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 20 schools ranked. New York state average: 58.3%.

See all 20 schools in Otsego County ranked by score →

All schools (21)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
ONEONTA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLOneontaHigh09-12499·
CHERRY VALLEY-SPRINGFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOLCherry ValleyCombinedPK-12420·
EDMESTON CENTRAL SCHOOLEdmestonCombinedPK-12389·
ONEONTA MIDDLE SCHOOLOneontaMiddle06-08388·
COOPERSTOWN JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLCooperstownHigh07-12387·
COOPERSTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCooperstownElementaryKG-06381·
UNADILLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLUnadillaElementaryPK-05349·
MILFORD CENTRAL SCHOOLMilfordCombinedPK-12337·
MORRIS CENTRAL SCHOOLMorrisCombinedPK-12323·
WORCESTER SCHOOLWorcesterCombinedKG-12308·
LAURENS CENTRAL SCHOOLLaurensCombinedPK-12287·
GREATER PLAINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLOneontaElementaryKG-05283·
VALLEYVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLOneontaElementaryKG-05263·
RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLOneontaElementaryKG-05246·
SCHENEVUS CENTRAL SCHOOLSchenevusCombinedPK-12244·
RICHFIELD SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLRichfield SpringsElementaryPK-06231·
UNATEGO JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLOtegoHigh09-12221·
RICHFIELD SPRINGS JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLRichfield SpringsCombinedPK-12189·
GILBERTSVILLE-MOUNT UPTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLGilbertsvilleElementaryPK-06182·
UNATEGO MIDDLE SCHOOLOtegoMiddle06-08151·
GILBERTSVILLE-MOUNT UPTON JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLGilbertsvilleHigh07-12138·

Cities in Otsego County

Oneonta5 schoolsCooperstown2 schoolsGilbertsville2 schoolsOtego2 schoolsRichfield Springs2 schoolsCherry Valley1 schoolEdmeston1 schoolLaurens1 schoolMilford1 schoolMorris1 schoolSchenevus1 schoolUnadilla1 schoolWorcester1 school

About Otsego County

Across the middle-population New York county of Otsego County of about 60,108 residents, the public-school footprint covers 21 schools and about 6,216 students.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show the median household earns about $68,885 a year, roughly 34% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 11% lower than the New York median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Otsego County comprises 7 elementary schools (1,935 students), 2 middle schools (539), 4 high schools (1,245), and 8 combined or other schools.

ONEONTA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,679 students across Otsego County.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 6,216 students, fell 9% from the 6,815 reported in SY 2017-18.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Otsego County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Otsego County?
There are 21 public K-12 schools in Otsego County, New York, with a combined enrollment of about 6,216.
How many high schools are in Otsego County?
Otsego County, New York has 4 public high schools, serving approximately 1,245 students.
How many middle schools are in Otsego County?
Otsego County, New York has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 539 students.
How many elementary schools are in Otsego County?
Otsego County, New York has 7 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,935 students.
What is the largest school district in Otsego County?
ONEONTA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest school district in Otsego County, serving approximately 1,679 students. The county contains 12 school districts overall.
How many people live in Otsego County?
Otsego County has roughly 60,108 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Otsego County?
Median household income in Otsego County is $68,885, below the New York average of $77,785. About 7.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Otsego County?
Approximately 34.4% of adults 25 and older in Otsego County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Otsego County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 41.9% of students in Otsego County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the New York county average of 48.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Otsego County schools?
Across Otsego County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 10.4 to 1.

Otsego County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data