Total enrollment
1,801
-120 (-6%) vs SY 2020-21
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 school. That works out to 3 elementary and 2 high schools.
4-year change in Schuyler County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Schuyler County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In New York | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 48.7% | #50 of 61 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,801 | #61 of 61 | #2,314 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 6 | #60 of 61 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 10.3:1 | #27 of 61 | #174 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 44.5% | #44 of 61 | #1,898 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 11.9% | #60 of 61 | #2,470 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
17,562
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
6
3 districts
Enrollment
1,801
students · 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
School enrollment
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%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WATKINS GLEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Watkins Glen | Elementary | PK-06 | 460 | · |
| WATKINS GLEN CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL | Watkins Glen | High | 07-12 | 419 | · |
| ODESSA-MONTOUR JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Odessa | High | 07-12 | 284 | · |
| BRADFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL | Bradford | Combined | PK-12 | 249 | · |
| HOWARD A HANLON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Odessa | Elementary | 03-06 | 206 | · |
| B C CATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Montour Falls | Elementary | PK-02 | 183 | · |
Cities in Schuyler County
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 4-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Schuyler County has decreased 6% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,921 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
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data