For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 463 students in Cato, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Cato, NY is Cato-meridian Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cato, NY public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cato have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cato, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cato-meridian Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2851 State Rte 370
Cato, NY 13033
(315) 626-3439
Cato, NY 13033
(315) 626-3439
Gr: PK-6 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Cato, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cato, NY include Cato-meridian Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cato?
1 public elementary schools are located in Cato.
What is the racial composition of students in Cato?
Cato public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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