For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,651 students in Schoharie County, NY (there are , serving 11 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Schoharie County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Schoharie County, NY are Cobleskill-richmondville High School, Middleburgh Junior/senior High School and Sharon Springs Central School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Schoharie County, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Schoharie County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Schoharie County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cobleskill-richmondville High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1353 State Rt 7
Richmondville, NY 12149
(518) 234-4032
Richmondville, NY 12149
(518) 234-4032
Gr: 9-12 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Middleburgh Junior/senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
291 Main St
Middleburgh, NY 12122
(518) 827-3600
Middleburgh, NY 12122
(518) 827-3600
Gr: 7-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Sharon Springs Central School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
514 St Rt 20
Sharon Springs, NY 13459
(518) 284-2267
Sharon Springs, NY 13459
(518) 284-2267
Gr: PK-12 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
William H Golding Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
193 Golding Dr
Cobleskill, NY 12043
(518) 234-4032
Cobleskill, NY 12043
(518) 234-4032
Gr: 5-10 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Schoharie High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
136 Academy Dr
Schoharie, NY 12157
(518) 295-6601
Schoharie, NY 12157
(518) 295-6601
Gr: 6-12 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Joseph B Radez Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
319 Main St
Richmondville, NY 12149
(518) 234-4032
Richmondville, NY 12149
(518) 234-4032
Gr: 2-6 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Middleburgh Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
245 Main St
Middleburgh, NY 12122
(518) 827-3600
Middleburgh, NY 12122
(518) 827-3600
Gr: PK-6 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #88.
Jefferson Central School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1332 St Rt 10
Jefferson, NY 12093
(607) 652-7821
Jefferson, NY 12093
(607) 652-7821
Gr: PK-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Gilboa-conesville Central School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
132 Wyckoff Rd
Gilboa, NY 12076
(607) 588-7541
Gilboa, NY 12076
(607) 588-7541
Gr: PK-12 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Schoharie Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
136 Academy Dr
Schoharie, NY 12157
(518) 295-6651
Schoharie, NY 12157
(518) 295-6651
Gr: K-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
143 Golding Dr
Cobleskill, NY 12043
(518) 234-4032
Cobleskill, NY 12043
(518) 234-4032
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Schoharie County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
291 Main St
Middleburgh, NY 12122
(518) 827-3614
Middleburgh, NY 12122
(518) 827-3614
Gr: 6-8 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Summit Shock Incar Facilty (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Box 56 Camp Road Hcr # 2
Summit, NY 12175
Summit, NY 12175
Gr: Inquire with school
Summit Shock Incarceration Facilty (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Box 56 Camp Rd Hcr #
Summit, NY 12175
(518) 287-1721
Summit, NY 12175
(518) 287-1721
Gr: Inquire with school | 19 students Minority enrollment: 79%
177 Golding Dr
Cobleskill, NY 12043
(518) 234-3533
Cobleskill, NY 12043
(518) 234-3533
Gr: 3-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Schoharie County, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Schoharie County, NY include Cobleskill-richmondville High School, Middleburgh Junior/senior High School and Sharon Springs Central School.
How many public schools are located in Schoharie County?
11 public schools are located in Schoharie County.
What percentage of students in Schoharie County go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Schoharie County are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Schoharie County?
Schoharie County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Schoharie County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Schoharie County include: Middleburgh Junior/senior High School vs. Cobleskill-richmondville High School, Joseph B Radez Elementary School vs. George D Ryder Elementary School, Joseph B Radez Elementary School vs. Cobleskill-richmondville High School
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