For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,750 students in Cortland County, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Cortland County, NY are Mcgraw Elementary School, William Appleby Elementary School and Franklyn S Barry Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cortland County, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Cortland County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Cortland County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcgraw Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 W Academy St
Mc Graw, NY 13101
(607) 836-3650
Mc Graw, NY 13101
(607) 836-3650
Gr: PK-6 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
William Appleby Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24 Albro Rd
Marathon, NY 13803
(607) 849-3281
Marathon, NY 13803
(607) 849-3281
Gr: PK-6 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Franklyn S Barry Primary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20 Raymond Ave
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4150
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4150
Gr: PK-2 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Cincinnatus Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2809 Cincinnatus Rd
Cincinnatus, NY 13040
(607) 863-3200
Cincinnatus, NY 13040
(607) 863-3200
Gr: PK-4 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
9 Central Park Pl
Homer, NY 13077
(607) 749-1250
Homer, NY 13077
(607) 749-1250
Gr: PK-2 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Cortland County, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Cortland County, NY include Mcgraw Elementary School, William Appleby Elementary School and Franklyn S Barry Primary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cortland County?
5 public preschools are located in Cortland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cortland County?
Cortland County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Cortland County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Cortland County include: Mcgraw Elementary School vs. Franklyn S Barry Primary School, Franklyn S Barry Primary School vs. Mcgraw Elementary School
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