For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,150 students in Oneonta, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Oneonta, NY are Greater Plains Elementary School, Valleyview Elementary School and Oneonta Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oneonta, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Oneonta have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Oneonta, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
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 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
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 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
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 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Oneonta, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
31 Center St
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8271
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8271
Gr: 1 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Oneonta, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Oneonta, NY include Greater Plains Elementary School, Valleyview Elementary School and Oneonta Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Oneonta?
4 public elementary schools are located in Oneonta.
What is the racial composition of students in Oneonta?
Oneonta public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Oneonta are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Oneonta include: Valleyview Elementary School vs. Greater Plains Elementary School, Greater Plains Elementary School vs. Valleyview Elementary School, Riverside Elementary School vs. Valleyview Elementary School
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