Best Cato Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 846 students in Cato, NY.

The top-ranked public schools in Cato, NY are Cato-meridian Junior-senior High School and Cato-meridian Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Cato, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Cato have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.

Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).