For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,858 students in Cortland, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 292 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Cortland, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Cortland, NY are Cortland High School, Randall Middle School and Cortland Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cortland, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Cortland have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cortland, NY (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cortland High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8 Valley View Dr
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4100
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 596 students
Rank: #22.
Randall Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
31 Randall St
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4170
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4170
Grades: 5-6
| 263 students
Rank: #33.
Cortland Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
S Valley View Dr
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4111
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4111
Grades: 7-8
| 299 students
Rank: #44.
Fe Smith Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
33 Wheeler Ave
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4180
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4180
Grades: 3-4
| 271 students
Rank: #55.
Franklyn S Barry Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20 Raymond Ave
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4150
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4150
Grades: K-2
| 429 students
Cortland, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
89 Madison Ave
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4160
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4160
Grades: K-6
| 224 students
Cortland County Jail (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
54 Greenbush St
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 753-5399
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 753-5399
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1208 Church St
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4130
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4130
Grades: K-6
| 113 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cortland, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Cortland, NY include Cortland High School, Randall Middle School and Cortland Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Cortland?
5 public schools are located in Cortland.
What percentage of students in Cortland go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Cortland are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cortland?
Cortland public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Cortland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Cortland include: Fe Smith Intermediate School vs. Franklyn S Barry Primary School, Randall Middle School vs. Franklyn S Barry Primary School, Franklyn S Barry Primary School vs. Randall Middle School
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