For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,614 students in Chenango County, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in Chenango County, NY are Oxford Academy Primary School, Sherburne-earlville Elementary School and Otselic Valley Central School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chenango County, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Chenango County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Chenango County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oxford Academy Primary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 S Washington Ave
Oxford, NY 13830
(607) 843-2025
Oxford, NY 13830
(607) 843-2025
Grades: PK-4
| 282 students
Rank: #22.
Sherburne-earlville Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15 School St
Sherburne, NY 13460
(607) 674-7336
Sherburne, NY 13460
(607) 674-7336
Grades: PK-5
| 599 students
Rank: #33.
Otselic Valley Central School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
125 County Rd 13a
South Otselic, NY 13155
(315) 653-7218
South Otselic, NY 13155
(315) 653-7218
Grades: PK-12
| 290 students
Rank: #44.
Afton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
29 Academy St
Afton, NY 13730
(607) 639-8234
Afton, NY 13730
(607) 639-8234
Grades: PK-5
| 213 students
Rank: #55.
Unadilla Valley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Grades: PK-7
| 455 students
Rank: n/an/a
127 Elementary Ln
Greene, NY 13778
(607) 656-5174
Greene, NY 13778
(607) 656-5174
Grades: PK-2
| 247 students
Rank: n/an/a
138 School St
Guilford, NY 13780
(607) 895-6700
Guilford, NY 13780
(607) 895-6700
Grades: PK-1
| 128 students
Rank: n/an/a
8 Ridgeland Rd
Norwich, NY 13815
(607) 334-1600
Norwich, NY 13815
(607) 334-1600
Grades: PK-2
| 400 students
Chenango County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Camp Pharsalia (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
496 Center Rd
South Plymouth, NY 13844
South Plymouth, NY 13844
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rt 8-main St
South New Berlin, NY 13843
(607) 859-2600
South New Berlin, NY 13843
(607) 859-2600
Grades: K-5
| 185 students
4238 State Hwy 8
New Berlin, NY 13411
(607) 847-7500
New Berlin, NY 13411
(607) 847-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 272 students
Valley Rdge Ctr-intensive Trmnt (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
276 Chiarino Dr
Norwich, NY 13815
(607) 337-7000
Norwich, NY 13815
(607) 337-7000
Grades: Inquire with school
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Chenango County, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in Chenango County, NY include Oxford Academy Primary School, Sherburne-earlville Elementary School and Otselic Valley Central School.
How many public preschools are located in Chenango County?
8 public preschools are located in Chenango County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chenango County?
Chenango County public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Chenango County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Chenango County include: Guilford Elementary School vs. Oxford Academy Primary School, Oxford Academy Primary School vs. Guilford Elementary School
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