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Schuyler County

New York · Public K-12

Schuyler County serves about 1,801 K-12 students across 6 public schools, an average of roughly 300 students per campus. That works out to 3 elementary and 2 high schools.

7-year change in Schuyler County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,801
-317 (-15%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
94%
was 93%
% Hispanic
2%
was 2%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
3 districts
Enrollment
1,801
NCES CCD
Median income
$67,663
Below New York avg
Free/reduced lunch
44.5%
Below New York avg
Elementary
3
849 students
Middle
0
schools
High
2
703 students
Combined / other
1
249 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
WATKINS GLEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
879 students · 3 districts in Schuyler County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Schuyler 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
93%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
94%
Hispanic
2%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
26.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.5%
civilian labor
Median age
48
18.8% under 18

Test scores in Schuyler County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. New York state average: 58.3%.

See all 5 schools in Schuyler County ranked by score →

All schools (6)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
WATKINS GLEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWatkins GlenElementaryPK-06460·
WATKINS GLEN CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOLWatkins GlenHigh07-12419·
ODESSA-MONTOUR JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLOdessaHigh07-12284·
BRADFORD CENTRAL SCHOOLBradfordCombinedPK-12249·
HOWARD A HANLON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLOdessaElementary03-06206·
B C CATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMontour FallsElementaryPK-02183·

Cities in Schuyler County

Odessa2 schoolsWatkins Glen2 schoolsBradford1 schoolMontour Falls1 school

About Schuyler County

Across the small New York county of Schuyler County of about 17,562 residents, the public-school footprint covers 6 schools and about 1,801 students.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $67,663, 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 10%. That income level is 13% noticeably below the New York median.

In terms of grade levels, Schuyler County covers 3 elementary schools (849 students), 2 high schools (703), and 1 combined or other schools.

WATKINS GLEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 879 students across Schuyler County.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Schuyler County has decreased 15% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,118 students to 1,801.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Schuyler County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Schuyler County?
Schuyler County, New York has 6 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,801 students.
How many high schools are in Schuyler County?
Schuyler County, New York has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 703 students.
How many elementary schools are in Schuyler County?
Schuyler County, New York has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 849 students.
What is the largest school district in Schuyler County?
WATKINS GLEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest school district in Schuyler County, serving approximately 879 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
What is the population of Schuyler County?
Schuyler County, New York has a population of approximately 17,562, with a median age of 48. About 18.8% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Schuyler County?
Median household income in Schuyler County is $67,663, below the New York average of $77,785. About 10.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Schuyler County?
Approximately 26.4% of adults 25 and older in Schuyler County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Schuyler County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 44.5% of students in Schuyler 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 Schuyler County schools?
Across Schuyler County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 10.5 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Schuyler County?
Schuyler County residents are approximately 93% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 5% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data