For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 3,868 students in Otsego County, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Otsego County, NY are Edmeston Central School, Cooperstown Junior/senior High School and Richfield Springs Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Otsego County, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Otsego County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Otsego County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edmeston Central School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11 North St
Edmeston, NY 13335
(607) 965-8931
Edmeston, NY 13335
(607) 965-8931
Gr: PK-12 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Cooperstown Junior/senior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
39 Linden Ave
Cooperstown, NY 13326
(607) 547-8181
Cooperstown, NY 13326
(607) 547-8181
Gr: 7-12 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Richfield Springs Junior/senior High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
93 Main St
Richfield Springs, NY 13439
(315) 858-0610
Richfield Springs, NY 13439
(315) 858-0610
Gr: PK-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Morris Central School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
65 Main St
Morris, NY 13808
(607) 263-6100
Morris, NY 13808
(607) 263-6100
Gr: PK-12 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Laurens Central School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
55 Main St
Laurens, NY 13796
(607) 432-2050
Laurens, NY 13796
(607) 432-2050
Gr: PK-12 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Gilbertsville-mount Upton Junior-senior High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
693 State Hwy 51
Gilbertsville, NY 13776
(607) 783-2207
Gilbertsville, NY 13776
(607) 783-2207
Gr: 7-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Oneonta Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
130 East St
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8262
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8262
Gr: 6-8 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
Worcester School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
198 Main St
Worcester, NY 12197
(607) 397-8785
Worcester, NY 12197
(607) 397-8785
Gr: K-12 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Milford Central School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
42 W Main St
Milford, NY 13807
(607) 286-3349
Milford, NY 13807
(607) 286-3349
Gr: PK-12 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Schenevus Central School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
159 Main St
Schenevus, NY 12155
(607) 638-5881
Schenevus, NY 12155
(607) 638-5881
Gr: PK-12 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1111.
Cherry Valley-springfield Central School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
597 County Hwy 54
Cherry Valley, NY 13320
(607) 264-3265
Cherry Valley, NY 13320
(607) 264-3265
Gr: PK-12 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Otsego County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2641 State Hwy 7
Otego, NY 13825
(607) 988-5036
Otego, NY 13825
(607) 988-5036
Gr: 6-8 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Otsego County, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Otsego County, NY include Edmeston Central School, Cooperstown Junior/senior High School and Richfield Springs Junior/senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Otsego County?
12 public middle schools are located in Otsego County.
What is the racial composition of students in Otsego County?
Otsego County public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Otsego County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Otsego County include: Worcester School vs. Schenevus Central School, Edmeston Central School vs. Morris Central School, Morris Central School vs. Edmeston Central School
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