For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public elementary schools serving 4,441 students in Delaware County, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Delaware County, NY are Walton High School, Delaware Academy High School and Delaware Academy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delaware County, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Delaware County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Delaware County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walton High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
47-49 Stockton Ave
Walton, NY 13856
(607) 865-4116
Walton, NY 13856
(607) 865-4116
Gr: 1-12 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Delaware Academy High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2 Sheldon Dr
Delhi, NY 13753
(607) 746-1281
Delhi, NY 13753
(607) 746-1281
Gr: 6-12 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Delaware Academy Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2 Sheldon Dr
Delhi, NY 13753
(607) 746-2105
Delhi, NY 13753
(607) 746-2105
Gr: PK-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Downsville Central School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14784 State Hwy 30
Downsville, NY 13755
(607) 363-2111
Downsville, NY 13755
(607) 363-2111
Gr: PK-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Roxbury Central School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
53729 Nys Rt 30
Roxbury, NY 12474
(607) 326-4151
Roxbury, NY 12474
(607) 326-4151
Gr: PK-12 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Margaretville Central School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
415 Main St
Margaretville, NY 12455
(845) 586-2647
Margaretville, NY 12455
(845) 586-2647
Gr: PK-12 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #77.
Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
206 Wildcat Dr
Hancock, NY 13783
(607) 637-1217
Hancock, NY 13783
(607) 637-1217
Gr: PK-4 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #88.
Charlotte Valley School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15611 State Hwy 23
Davenport, NY 13750
(607) 278-5511
Davenport, NY 13750
(607) 278-5511
Gr: PK-12 | 346 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
South Kortright Central School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
58200 State Hwy 10
South Kortright, NY 13842
(607) 538-9111
South Kortright, NY 13842
(607) 538-9111
Gr: PK-12 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1010.
Franklin Central School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
26 Institute St
Franklin, NY 13775
(607) 829-3025
Franklin, NY 13775
(607) 829-3025
Gr: PK-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1111.
Stamford Central School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 River St
Stamford, NY 12167
(607) 652-7301
Stamford, NY 12167
(607) 652-7301
Gr: PK-12 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1212.
Hancock Junior-senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
67 Education Ln
Hancock, NY 13783
(607) 637-1306
Hancock, NY 13783
(607) 637-1306
Gr: 5-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1313.
Sidney Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15 Pearl St E
Sidney, NY 13838
(607) 561-7701
Sidney, NY 13838
(607) 561-7701
Gr: K-6 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1414.
Walton Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
47-49 Stockton Ave
Walton, NY 13856
(607) 865-4116
Walton, NY 13856
(607) 865-4116
Gr: 6-8 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1515.
Andes Central School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
85 Delaware Ave
Andes, NY 13731
(845) 676-3166
Andes, NY 13731
(845) 676-3166
Gr: PK-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #1616.
Townsend Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
42-66 North St
Walton, NY 13856
(607) 865-4116
Walton, NY 13856
(607) 865-4116
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
Otsego-delaware-schoharie-greene Boces
Special Education School
2020 Jump Brook Rd
Grand Gorge, NY 12434
(607) 588-6291
Grand Gorge, NY 12434
(607) 588-6291
Gr: K-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Delaware County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P.o. Box 179
Treadwell, NY 13846
(607) 829-2002
Treadwell, NY 13846
(607) 829-2002
Gr: K-4 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Allen Res Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
56957 State Hwy 10
South Kortright, NY 13842
(607) 538-9121
South Kortright, NY 13842
(607) 538-9121
Gr: 7-10 | 60 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Brace Res Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
10699 State Highway 8
Masonville, NY 13804
(607) 265-3291
Masonville, NY 13804
(607) 265-3291
Gr: 7-11 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 75%
2 Sheldon Dr
Delhi, NY 13753
(607) 746-1282
Delhi, NY 13753
(607) 746-1282
Gr: 6-9 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Delaware County Jail (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
280 Phoebe Lane, Suite One
Delhi, NY 13753
(607) 832-5555
Delhi, NY 13753
(607) 832-5555
15598 State Highway 8
Masonville, NY 13804
(607) 265-3206
Masonville, NY 13804
(607) 265-3206
Gr: K-5 | 82 students
10770 County Highway 23
Sidney Center, NY 13839
(607) 369-5673
Sidney Center, NY 13839
(607) 369-5673
Gr: K-5 | 72 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Youth Leadership Academy (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
47081 State Hwy 10
South Kortright, NY 13842
(607) 538-1401
South Kortright, NY 13842
(607) 538-1401
Gr: 9-11
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Delaware County, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Delaware County, NY include Walton High School, Delaware Academy High School and Delaware Academy Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Delaware County?
17 public elementary schools are located in Delaware County.
What is the racial composition of students in Delaware County?
Delaware County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Delaware County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Delaware County include: Stamford Central School vs. South Kortright Central School, Franklin Central School vs. Delaware Academy High School, Andes Central School vs. Margaretville Central School
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