For the 2024-25 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 5,581 students in Cortland County, NY (there are 6 private schools, serving 378 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Cortland County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Cortland County, NY are Homer Senior High School, Cincinnatus High School and Cortland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cortland County, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Cortland County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cortland County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Homer Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
80 S West St
Homer, NY 13077
(607) 749-7246
Homer, NY 13077
(607) 749-7246
Grades: 9-12
| 579 students
Rank: #22.
Cincinnatus High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2809 Cincinnatus Rd
Cincinnatus, NY 13040
(607) 863-3022
Cincinnatus, NY 13040
(607) 863-3022
Grades: 9-12
| 176 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Marathon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Park St
Marathon, NY 13803
(607) 849-3251
Marathon, NY 13803
(607) 849-3251
Grades: 7-12
| 315 students
Rank: #55.
Mcgraw Secondary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10 W Academy St
Mc Graw, NY 13101
(607) 836-3600
Mc Graw, NY 13101
(607) 836-3600
Grades: 6-12
| 282 students
Rank: #66.
Homer Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
58 Clinton St
Homer, NY 13077
(607) 749-1240
Homer, NY 13077
(607) 749-1240
Grades: 6-8
| 410 students
Rank: #77.
William Appleby Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24 Albro Rd
Marathon, NY 13803
(607) 849-3281
Marathon, NY 13803
(607) 849-3281
Grades: PK-6
| 406 students
Rank: #88.
Homer Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
58 Clinton St
Homer, NY 13077
(607) 749-1240
Homer, NY 13077
(607) 749-1240
Grades: 3-5
| 379 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Cincinnatus Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2809 Cincinnatus Rd
Cincinnatus, NY 13040
(607) 863-3200
Cincinnatus, NY 13040
(607) 863-3200
Grades: 5-8
| 142 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Mcgraw Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50 W Academy St
Mc Graw, NY 13101
(607) 836-3650
Mc Graw, NY 13101
(607) 836-3650
Grades: PK-5
| 232 students
Rank: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
Cincinnatus Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2809 Cincinnatus Rd
Cincinnatus, NY 13040
(607) 863-3200
Cincinnatus, NY 13040
(607) 863-3200
Grades: PK-4
| 210 students
Rank: #1515.
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
Rank: #1616.
Truxton Academy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6337 Academy St
Truxton, NY 13158
(607) 842-6252
Truxton, NY 13158
(607) 842-6252
Grades: K-5
| 101 students
Rank: n/an/a
Homer Elementary School
Magnet School
Park Pl
Homer, NY 13077
(607) 749-1250
Homer, NY 13077
(607) 749-1250
Grades: PK-2
| 491 students
Cortland County 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
Academy St
Truxton, NY 13158
(607) 842-6216
Truxton, NY 13158
(607) 842-6216
Grades: K-6
| 104 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 County, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Cortland County, NY include Homer Senior High School, Cincinnatus High School and Cortland High School.
How many public schools are located in Cortland County?
17 public schools are located in Cortland County.
What percentage of students in Cortland County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Cortland County are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cortland County?
Cortland County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Cortland County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Cortland County include: Homer Senior High School vs. Cortland High School, Cortland High School vs. Homer Senior High School, Marathon High School vs. Cortland High School
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