For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 794 students in Cooperstown, NY (there are , serving 91 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Cooperstown, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Cooperstown, NY are Cooperstown Junior/senior High School and Cooperstown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cooperstown, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Cooperstown have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Cooperstown, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cooperstown Junior/senior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
39 Linden Ave
Cooperstown, NY 13326
(607) 547-8181
Cooperstown, NY 13326
(607) 547-8181
Grades: 7-12
| 398 students
Rank: #22.
Cooperstown Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21 Walnut St
Cooperstown, NY 13326
(607) 547-9976
Cooperstown, NY 13326
(607) 547-9976
Grades: K-11
| 396 students
Cooperstown, New York 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
39 Linden Ave
Cooperstown, NY 13326
(607) 547-5512
Cooperstown, NY 13326
(607) 547-5512
Grades: 6-8
| 245 students
Otsego County Correctional Facility (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Otsego County 197 Main Street,
Cooperstown, NY 13326
(607) 547-4252
Cooperstown, NY 13326
(607) 547-4252
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cooperstown, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Cooperstown, NY include Cooperstown Junior/senior High School and Cooperstown Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cooperstown?
2 public schools are located in Cooperstown.
What percentage of students in Cooperstown go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Cooperstown are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cooperstown?
Cooperstown public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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