For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,679 students in Oneonta City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Oneonta City School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,810 Schools
# Students
1,679 Students
2,503,634 Students
# Teachers
168 Teachers
218,347 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Oneonta City School District, which is ranked #644 of all 1,008 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#643 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
78%
Graduation Rate
82%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
10%
% Hispanic
8%
31%
% Black
6%
15%
% White
79%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,116 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,371. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,677 is less than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,116
$31,371
Spending / Student
$24,677
$32,248
Best Oneonta City School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oneonta Senior High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
130 East St
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8243
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8243
Gr: 9-12 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Greater Plains Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
60 W End Ave
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8272
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8272
Gr: K-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Valleyview Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
40 Valleyview St
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8252
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8252
Gr: K-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
39 House St
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8273
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8273
Gr: K-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Oneonta City School District?
Oneonta City School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,679 students.
What is the rank of Oneonta City School District?
Oneonta City School District is ranked #644 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Oneonta City School District?
79% of Oneonta City School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oneonta City School District?
Oneonta City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Oneonta City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,677 is less than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
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