For the 2026 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 7,129 students in Chenango County, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 199 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Chenango County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Chenango County, NY are Oxford Academy High School, Greene High School and Norwich High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chenango County, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Chenango County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Chenango County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oxford Academy High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 S Washington Ave
Oxford, NY 13830
(607) 843-2025
Oxford, NY 13830
(607) 843-2025
Gr: 9-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Greene High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
40 S Canal St
Greene, NY 13778
(607) 656-4161
Greene, NY 13778
(607) 656-4161
Gr: 9-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Norwich High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
49 Midland Dr
Norwich, NY 13815
(607) 334-1600
Norwich, NY 13815
(607) 334-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Sherburne-earlville Senior High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13 School St
Sherburne, NY 13460
(607) 674-7380
Sherburne, NY 13460
(607) 674-7380
Gr: 9-12 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Bainbridge-guilford High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18 Juliand St
Bainbridge, NY 13733
(607) 967-6323
Bainbridge, NY 13733
(607) 967-6323
Gr: 7-12 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Greene Intermediate School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
105 Elementary Ln
Greene, NY 13778
(607) 656-9891
Greene, NY 13778
(607) 656-9891
Gr: 3-5 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Greene Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
40 S Canal St
Greene, NY 13778
(607) 656-4161
Greene, NY 13778
(607) 656-4161
Gr: 6-8 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #88.
Afton Junior/senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
29 Academy St
Afton, NY 13730
(607) 639-8201
Afton, NY 13730
(607) 639-8201
Gr: 6-12 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #99.
Oxford Academy Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12 Fort Hill Park
Oxford, NY 13830
(607) 843-2025
Oxford, NY 13830
(607) 843-2025
Gr: 5-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1010.
Norwich Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
89 Midland Dr
Norwich, NY 13815
(607) 334-1600
Norwich, NY 13815
(607) 334-1600
Gr: 6-8 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1111.
Greenlawn Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
43 Greenlawn Ave
Bainbridge, NY 13733
(607) 967-6301
Bainbridge, NY 13733
(607) 967-6301
Gr: 2-6 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1212.
Unadilla Valley Secondary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4238 State Hwy 8
New Berlin, NY 13411
(607) 847-7500
New Berlin, NY 13411
(607) 847-7500
Gr: 5-12 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1313.
Oxford Academy Primary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 S Washington Ave
Oxford, NY 13830
(607) 843-2025
Oxford, NY 13830
(607) 843-2025
Gr: PK-4 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1414.
Sherburne-earlville Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15 School St
Sherburne, NY 13460
(607) 674-7336
Sherburne, NY 13460
(607) 674-7336
Gr: PK-5 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1515.
Sherburne-earlville Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13 School St
Sherburne, NY 13460
(607) 674-7350
Sherburne, NY 13460
(607) 674-7350
Gr: 6-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1616.
Otselic Valley Central School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 County Rd 13a
South Otselic, NY 13155
(315) 653-7218
South Otselic, NY 13155
(315) 653-7218
Gr: PK-12 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1717.
Afton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
29 Academy St
Afton, NY 13730
(607) 639-8234
Afton, NY 13730
(607) 639-8234
Gr: PK-5 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1818.
Unadilla Valley Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4238 State Hwy 8
New Berlin, NY 13411
(607) 847-7500
New Berlin, NY 13411
(607) 847-7500
Gr: PK-6 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1919.
Perry Browne Intermediate School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
31 Beebe Ave
Norwich, NY 13815
(607) 334-1600
Norwich, NY 13815
(607) 334-1600
Gr: 3-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Delaware-chenango-madison-otsego Boces
Special Education School
6678 County Rd 32
Norwich, NY 13815
(607) 335-1233
Norwich, NY 13815
(607) 335-1233
Gr: K-12 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
127 Elementary Ln
Greene, NY 13778
(607) 656-5174
Greene, NY 13778
(607) 656-5174
Gr: PK-2 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
138 School St
Guilford, NY 13780
(607) 895-6710
Guilford, NY 13780
(607) 895-6710
Gr: PK-1 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
8 Ridgeland Rd
Norwich, NY 13815
(607) 334-1600
Norwich, NY 13815
(607) 334-1600
Gr: PK-2 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Chenango County, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Chenango County, NY include Oxford Academy High School, Greene High School and Norwich High School.
How many public schools are located in Chenango County?
23 public schools are located in Chenango County.
What percentage of students in Chenango County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Chenango County are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chenango County?
Chenango County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Chenango County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Chenango County include: Sherburne-earlville Senior High School vs. Norwich High School, Guilford Elementary School vs. Oxford Academy Primary School, Norwich High School vs. Sherburne-earlville Senior High School
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