📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NY State tests 2023–24), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 13 Rated Districts in Delaware County, NY
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Delaware Academy Central School District at Delhi | Delhi | 9/10 Excellent | 81st |
| #2 | Deposit Central School District | Deposit | 5/10 Average | 48th |
| #3 | Roxbury Central School District | Roxbury | 5/10 Average | 42nd |
| #4 | Margaretville Central School District | Margaretville | 5/10 Average | 41st |
| #5 | Downsville Central School District | Downsville | 3/10 Below Average | 28th |
| #6 | Charlotte Valley Central School District | Davenport | 3/10 Below Average | 25th |
| #7 | Franklin Central School District | Franklin | 3/10 Below Average | 20th |
| #8 | Sidney Central School District | Sidney | 2/10 Poor | 17th |
| #9 | Walton Central School District | Walton | 2/10 Poor | 10th |
| #10 | Andes Central School District | Andes | 1/10 Poor | 9th |
| #11 | Hancock Central School District | Hancock | 1/10 Poor | 9th |
| #12 | Stamford Central School District | Stamford | 1/10 Poor | 9th |
| #13 | South Kortright Central School District | South Kortright | 1/10 Poor | 7th |
Best School Districts in Delaware County, New York (2026)
This page lists the 13 public school districts headquartered in Delaware County, New York that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using NY State tests 2023–24 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in New York, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Delaware County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Delaware County, New York? ▼
Among the 13 rated districts in Delaware County, New York, the highest-rated is Delaware Academy Central School District at Delhi (Delhi), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 81st percentile of New York districts on NY State tests 2023–24 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NY State tests 2023–24), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in New York and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.