Best Public Schools in Oneonta, NY


Summary:

The city of Oneonta, New York is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The schools in this Oneonta City School District vary in their academic performance, with Oneonta Senior High School standing out as the highest-performing school in the district.

Oneonta Senior High School consistently ranks among the top 20% of high schools in New York state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 83.7% and a low dropout rate of 9.4%. Additionally, Oneonta Senior High School spends the most per student at $17,877, which is higher than the other schools in the district. In contrast, the elementary schools in the district show more variation in performance, with Greater Plains Elementary School and Riverside Elementary School performing slightly better than the other elementary schools on some assessments.

The district as a whole appears to struggle with lower-than-average test scores compared to the state, particularly in the middle and elementary grades. This could be an area for further investigation and potential improvement efforts. Additionally, the significant differences in per-student spending across the schools suggest potential inequities in resource allocation that could be examined. The high rates of free/reduced lunch eligibility, ranging from 36.65% to 50.89%, indicate that a substantial portion of the student population in Oneonta faces economic challenges, which may impact academic performance and require targeted support.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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