For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,651 students in Schoharie County, NY (there are , serving 11 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Schoharie County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Schoharie County, NY are Cobleskill-richmondville High School, Middleburgh Junior/senior High School and Schoharie High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Schoharie County, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Schoharie County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Schoharie County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cobleskill-richmondville High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1353 State Rt 7
Richmondville, NY 12149
(518) 234-4032
Richmondville, NY 12149
(518) 234-4032
Grades: 9-12
| 490 students
Rank: #22.
Middleburgh Junior/senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
291 Main St
Middleburgh, NY 12122
(518) 827-3600
Middleburgh, NY 12122
(518) 827-3600
Grades: 7-12
| 294 students
Rank: #33.
Schoharie High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
136 Academy Dr
Schoharie, NY 12157
(518) 295-6601
Schoharie, NY 12157
(518) 295-6601
Grades: 6-12
| 457 students
Rank: #44.
Sharon Springs Central School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
514 St Rt 20
Sharon Springs, NY 13459
(518) 284-2267
Sharon Springs, NY 13459
(518) 284-2267
Grades: PK-12
| 257 students
Rank: #55.
William H Golding Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
193 Golding Dr
Cobleskill, NY 12043
(518) 234-4032
Cobleskill, NY 12043
(518) 234-4032
Grades: 5-10
| 340 students
Rank: #66.
Middleburgh Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
245 Main St
Middleburgh, NY 12122
(518) 827-3600
Middleburgh, NY 12122
(518) 827-3600
Grades: PK-6
| 325 students
Rank: #77.
Joseph B Radez Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
319 Main St
Richmondville, NY 12149
(518) 234-4032
Richmondville, NY 12149
(518) 234-4032
Grades: 2-6
| 339 students
Rank: #88.
Jefferson Central School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1332 St Rt 10
Jefferson, NY 12093
(607) 652-7821
Jefferson, NY 12093
(607) 652-7821
Grades: PK-12
| 150 students
Rank: #99.
Gilboa-conesville Central School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
132 Wyckoff Rd
Gilboa, NY 12076
(607) 588-7541
Gilboa, NY 12076
(607) 588-7541
Grades: PK-12
| 276 students
Rank: #1010.
Schoharie Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
136 Academy Dr
Schoharie, NY 12157
(518) 295-6651
Schoharie, NY 12157
(518) 295-6651
Grades: K-5
| 355 students
Rank: n/an/a
143 Golding Dr
Cobleskill, NY 12043
(518) 234-4032
Cobleskill, NY 12043
(518) 234-4032
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Schoharie County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
291 Main St
Middleburgh, NY 12122
(518) 827-3614
Middleburgh, NY 12122
(518) 827-3614
Grades: 6-8
| 198 students
Schoharie County Correctional Facility (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Depot Ln
Schoharie, NY 12157
Schoharie, NY 12157
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Summit Shock Incar Facilty (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Box 56 Camp Road Hcr # 2
Summit, NY 12175
Summit, NY 12175
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Summit Shock Incarceration Facilty (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Box 56 Camp Rd Hcr #
Summit, NY 12175
(518) 287-1721
Summit, NY 12175
(518) 287-1721
Grades: Inquire with school
| 19 students
177 Golding Dr
Cobleskill, NY 12043
(518) 234-3533
Cobleskill, NY 12043
(518) 234-3533
Grades: 3-5
| 277 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Schoharie County, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Schoharie County, NY include Cobleskill-richmondville High School, Middleburgh Junior/senior High School and Schoharie High School.
How many public schools are located in Schoharie County?
11 public schools are located in Schoharie County.
What percentage of students in Schoharie County go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Schoharie County are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Schoharie County?
Schoharie County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Schoharie County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Schoharie County include: Middleburgh Junior/senior High School vs. Cobleskill-richmondville High School, Joseph B Radez Elementary School vs. George D Ryder Elementary School, Joseph B Radez Elementary School vs. Cobleskill-richmondville High School
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