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Best Public Schools in Greene County (2026)
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Best Greene County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 5,114 students in Greene County, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 48 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Greene County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Greene County, NY are Catskill Senior High School, Greenville High School and Hunter-tannersville Middle School High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greene County, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Greene County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Greene County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Catskill Senior High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
341 W Main St
Catskill, NY 12414
(518) 943-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Greenville High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4976 Sr 81
Greenville, NY 12083
(518) 966-5070
Gr: 9-12 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Hunter-tannersville Middle School High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6094 Main St
Tannersville, NY 12485
(518) 589-5880
Gr: 7-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Windham Ashland Central School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5411 State Rt 23
Windham, NY 12496
(518) 734-3400
Gr: PK-12 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Hunter Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7794 Main St
Hunter, NY 12442
(518) 263-4256
Gr: PK-8 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Cairo-durham High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1301 Rt 145
Cairo, NY 12413
(518) 622-8543
Gr: 9-12 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
Greenville Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4976 Sr 81
Greenville, NY 12083
(518) 966-5070
Gr: 6-8 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #88.
Coxsackie-athens High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
24 Sunset Blvd
Coxsackie, NY 12051
(518) 731-1800
Gr: 9-12 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #99.
Cairo-durham Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 Rt 145
Cairo, NY 12413
(518) 622-0490
Gr: 6-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1010.
Catskill Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
345 W Main St
Catskill, NY 12414
(518) 943-5665
Gr: 6-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1111.
Scott M Ellis Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11219 Sr 32
Greenville, NY 12083
(518) 966-5070
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1212.
Edward J Arthur Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
51 3rd St
Athens, NY 12015
(518) 731-1750
Gr: PK-4 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1313.
Catskill Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
770 Embought Rd
Catskill, NY 12414
(518) 943-0574
Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1414.
Cairo-durham Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
424 Main St
Cairo, NY 12413
(518) 622-3231
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1515.
Coxsackie-athens Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
24 Sunset Blvd
Coxsackie, NY 12051
(518) 731-1850
Gr: 4-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1616.
Coxsackie Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
24 Sunset Blvd
Coxsackie, NY 12051
(518) 731-1770
Gr: K-4 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Greene County, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Greene County, NY include Catskill Senior High School, Greenville High School and Hunter-tannersville Middle School High School.
How many public schools are located in Greene County?
16 public schools are located in Greene County.
What percentage of students in Greene County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Greene County are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Greene County?
Greene County public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Greene County are often viewed compared to one another?

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