For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 723 students in Marathon, NY (there are , serving 57 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Marathon, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Marathon, NY are Marathon High School and William Appleby Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marathon, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Marathon have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Marathon, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marathon High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Park St
Marathon, NY 13803
(607) 849-3251
Marathon, NY 13803
(607) 849-3251
Gr: 7-12 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
William Appleby Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24 Albro Rd
Marathon, NY 13803
(607) 849-3281
Marathon, NY 13803
(607) 849-3281
Gr: PK-6 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Marathon, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Marathon, NY include Marathon High School and William Appleby Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Marathon?
2 public schools are located in Marathon.
What percentage of students in Marathon go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Marathon are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Marathon?
Marathon public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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