📊 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 12 Rated Districts in Otsego County, NY
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Cooperstown Central School District | Cooperstown | 9/10 Excellent | 83rd |
| #2 | Edmeston Central School District | Edmeston | 8/10 Good | 71st |
| #3 | Otego-Unadilla Central School District | Otego | 6/10 Average | 57th |
| #4 | Richfield Springs Central School District | Richfield Springs | 5/10 Average | 47th |
| #5 | Morris Central School District | Morris | 5/10 Average | 44th |
| #6 | Oneonta City School District | Oneonta | 4/10 Below Average | 31st |
| #7 | Schenevus Central School District | Schenevus | 4/10 Below Average | 30th |
| #8 | Laurens Central School District | Laurens | 3/10 Below Average | 29th |
| #9 | Cherry Valley-Springfield Central School District | Cherry Valley | 2/10 Poor | 11th |
| #10 | Gilbertsville-Mount Upton Central School District | Gilbertsville | 2/10 Poor | 11th |
| #11 | Milford Central School District | Milford | 1/10 Poor | 4th |
| #12 | Worcester Central School District | Worcester | 1/10 Poor | 2nd |
Best School Districts in Otsego County, New York (2026)
This page lists the 12 public school districts headquartered in Otsego 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 Otsego 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 Otsego County, New York? ▼
Among the 12 rated districts in Otsego County, New York, the highest-rated is Cooperstown Central School District (Cooperstown), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 83rd 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.