For the 2024-25 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 4,989 students in Delaware County, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 64 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Delaware County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Delaware County, NY are Sidney High School, Walton High School and Delaware Academy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delaware County, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Delaware County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Delaware County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sidney High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
95 W Main St
Sidney, NY 13838
(607) 561-7703
Sidney, NY 13838
(607) 561-7703
Grades: 9-12
| 336 students
Rank: #22.
Walton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
47-49 Stockton Ave
Walton, NY 13856
(607) 865-4116
Walton, NY 13856
(607) 865-4116
Grades: 9-12
| 283 students
Rank: #33.
Delaware Academy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2 Sheldon Dr
Delhi, NY 13753
(607) 746-1281
Delhi, NY 13753
(607) 746-1281
Grades: 6-12
| 405 students
Rank: #44.
Roxbury Central School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
53729 Nys Rt 30
Roxbury, NY 12474
(607) 326-4151
Roxbury, NY 12474
(607) 326-4151
Grades: PK-12
| 231 students
Rank: #55.
Delaware Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2 Sheldon Dr
Delhi, NY 13753
(607) 746-2105
Delhi, NY 13753
(607) 746-2105
Grades: PK-5
| 333 students
Rank: #66.
Margaretville Central School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
415 Main St
Margaretville, NY 12455
(845) 586-2647
Margaretville, NY 12455
(845) 586-2647
Grades: PK-12
| 320 students
Rank: #77.
Franklin Central School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
26 Institute St
Franklin, NY 13775
(607) 829-3025
Franklin, NY 13775
(607) 829-3025
Grades: PK-12
| 192 students
Rank: #88.
Downsville Central School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14784 State Hwy 30
Downsville, NY 13755
(607) 363-2111
Downsville, NY 13755
(607) 363-2111
Grades: PK-12
| 215 students
Rank: #99.
Hancock Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
206 Wildcat Dr
Hancock, NY 13783
(607) 637-1217
Hancock, NY 13783
(607) 637-1217
Grades: PK-4
| 96 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Charlotte Valley School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15611 State Hwy 23
Davenport, NY 13750
(607) 278-5511
Davenport, NY 13750
(607) 278-5511
Grades: PK-12
| 347 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Hancock Junior-senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
67 Education Ln
Hancock, NY 13783
(607) 637-1306
Hancock, NY 13783
(607) 637-1306
Grades: 5-12
| 214 students
Rank: #1212.
South Kortright Central School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
58200 State Hwy 10
South Kortright, NY 13842
(607) 538-9111
South Kortright, NY 13842
(607) 538-9111
Grades: PK-12
| 317 students
Rank: #1313.
Andes Central School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
85 Delaware Ave
Andes, NY 13731
(845) 676-3166
Andes, NY 13731
(845) 676-3166
Grades: PK-12
| 69 students
Rank: #1414.
Sidney Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13 Pearl St E
Sidney, NY 13838
(607) 561-7703
Sidney, NY 13838
(607) 561-7703
Grades: 7-11
| 171 students
Rank: #1515.
Stamford Central School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 River St
Stamford, NY 12167
(607) 652-7301
Stamford, NY 12167
(607) 652-7301
Grades: PK-12
| 251 students
Rank: #1616.
Sidney Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15 Pearl St E
Sidney, NY 13838
(607) 561-7701
Sidney, NY 13838
(607) 561-7701
Grades: K-6
| 527 students
Rank: #1717.
Walton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
47-49 Stockton Ave
Walton, NY 13856
(607) 865-4116
Walton, NY 13856
(607) 865-4116
Grades: 6-8
| 189 students
Rank: #1818.
Townsend Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
42-66 North St
Walton, NY 13856
(607) 865-4116
Walton, NY 13856
(607) 865-4116
Grades: PK-5
| 367 students
Rank: n/an/a
Otsego-delaware-schoharie-greene Boces
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2020 Jump Brook Rd
Grand Gorge, NY 12434
(607) 588-6291
Grand Gorge, NY 12434
(607) 588-6291
Grades: K-12
| 126 students
Delaware County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 179
Treadwell, NY 13846
(607) 829-2002
Treadwell, NY 13846
(607) 829-2002
Grades: K-4
| 46 students
Allen Res Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
56957 State Hwy 10
South Kortright, NY 13842
(607) 538-9121
South Kortright, NY 13842
(607) 538-9121
Grades: 7-10
| 60 students
Brace Res Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
10699 State Highway 8
Masonville, NY 13804
(607) 265-3291
Masonville, NY 13804
(607) 265-3291
Grades: 7-11
| 20 students
2 Sheldon Dr
Delhi, NY 13753
(607) 746-1282
Delhi, NY 13753
(607) 746-1282
Grades: 6-9
| 155 students
Delaware County Jail (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
280 Phoebe Lane, Suite One
Delhi, NY 13753
(607) 832-5555
Delhi, NY 13753
(607) 832-5555
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
15598 State Highway 8
Masonville, NY 13804
(607) 265-3206
Masonville, NY 13804
(607) 265-3206
Grades: K-5
| 82 students
10770 County Highway 23
Sidney Center, NY 13839
(607) 369-5673
Sidney Center, NY 13839
(607) 369-5673
Grades: K-5
| 72 students
West Virginia Children's Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Courthouse Sq
Delhi, NY 13753
Delhi, NY 13753
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Youth Leadership Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
47081 State Hwy 10
South Kortright, NY 13842
(607) 538-1401
South Kortright, NY 13842
(607) 538-1401
Grades: 9-11
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Delaware County, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Delaware County, NY include Sidney High School, Walton High School and Delaware Academy High School.
How many public schools are located in Delaware County?
19 public schools are located in Delaware County.
What percentage of students in Delaware County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Delaware County are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Delaware County?
Delaware County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Delaware County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Delaware County include: Stamford Central School vs. South Kortright Central School, Franklin Central School vs. Delaware Academy High School, Andes Central School vs. Margaretville Central School
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