Total enrollment
3,597
-543 (-13%) vs SY 2017-18
Schoharie County
New York · Public K-12
Schoharie County is one of New York's public-school counties, with 11 campuses serving about 3,597 students (4 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high). Median household income in the county is roughly $70,133.
7-year change in Schoharie County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
11
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
92%
was 93%
% Hispanic
4%
was 3%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
11
6 districts
Enrollment
3,597
NCES CCD
Median income
$70,133
Below New York avg
Free/reduced lunch
46.3%
Below New York avg
Elementary
4
1,370 students
Middle
1
344 students
High
3
1,222 students
Combined / other
3
661 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
COBLESKILL-RICHMONDVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
1,514 students · 6 districts in Schoharie County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Schoharie 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
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
26.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.0%
civilian labor
Median age
46
17.2% under 18
Test scores in Schoharie County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 10 schools ranked. New York state average: 58.3%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COBLESKILL-RICHMONDVILLE HIGH SCHOOL | Richmondville | High | 09-12 | 479 | · |
| SCHOHARIE HIGH SCHOOL | Schoharie | High | 06-12 | 459 | · |
| GEORGE D RYDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Cobleskill | Elementary | PK-06 | 364 | · |
| SCHOHARIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Schoharie | Elementary | PK-05 | 349 | · |
| WILLIAM H GOLDING MIDDLE SCHOOL | Cobleskill | Middle | 06-09 | 344 | · |
| MIDDLEBURGH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Middleburgh | Elementary | PK-06 | 330 | · |
| JOSEPH B RADEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Richmondville | Elementary | 03-06 | 327 | · |
| MIDDLEBURGH JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Middleburgh | High | 07-12 | 284 | · |
| SHARON SPRINGS CENTRAL SCHOOL | Sharon Springs | Combined | PK-12 | 264 | · |
| GILBOA-CONESVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL | Gilboa | Combined | PK-12 | 249 | · |
| JEFFERSON CENTRAL SCHOOL | Jefferson | Combined | PK-12 | 148 | · |
Cities in Schoharie County
About Schoharie County
Schoharie County is a rural-scale county of about 30,049 residents in New York. Its public-school system teaches approximately 3,597 students across 11 schools.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show the median household earns about $70,133 a year, about 26% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 10% noticeably below the New York median.
In terms of grade levels, Schoharie County comprises 4 elementary schools (1,370 students), 1 middle school (344), 3 high schools (1,222), and 3 combined or other schools.
COBLESKILL-RICHMONDVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,514 students across Schoharie County.
Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 13%: 4,140 students in SY 2017-18 versus 3,597 in SY 2024-25.
On this page, the community for Schoharie County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
Schoharie County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data