Otsdawa Baptist Church · Photo: Agreen54 · CC BY-SA 4.0Otego’s public schools score below 84% of New York districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 36% of Otego’s students scored proficient, below the New York average (46%). The grade covers the public school district serving Otego, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New York, not nationally.
From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 92% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Otego’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 1173 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Otego’s, its schools beat 10%, lower than their 16% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 38% of tested students were proficient in reading and 36% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 92% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
70–79% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across New York (the state reports Otego’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $26,921 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 6 the district’s path is Unatego Middle School, then Unatego Junior-Senior High School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Otsego Christian Academy (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Otego’s grade
C−: better than 16% of New York school districts, #683 of 755 New York towns. Both inputs trail the New York average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Otego, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Otego
Unadilla Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 349 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Unadilla
Kindergarten in Otego
Unadilla Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 349 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Unadilla
1st grade in Otego
Unadilla Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 349 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Unadilla
2nd grade in Otego
Unadilla Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 349 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Unadilla
3rd grade in Otego
Unadilla Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 349 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Unadilla
4th grade in Otego
Unadilla Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 349 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Unadilla
5th grade in Otego
Unadilla Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 349 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Unadilla
9th grade in Otego
Unatego Junior-Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 221 students · 10:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Otego
Unatego Junior-Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 221 students · 10:1 students per teacher
Otego’s public schools are run by Otego-Unadilla Central School District, which also serves Otego, Sidney, Unadilla and Unadilla. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Otego vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share Otego’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Otego | C− | Otego-Unadilla Central |
| Sidney | C | Otego-Unadilla Central PK–12 · Sidney Central K–12 |
| Franklin | B+ | Franklin Central PK–12 · Delaware Academy Central School District at Delhi PK–12 |
| Unadilla | C− | Otego-Unadilla Central |
| Oneonta | C− | Oneonta City |
| Laurens | C− | Laurens Central |
| Butternuts | C− | Gilbertsville-Mount Upton Central |
| Morris | B− | Morris Central |
2 of the 7 neighbors share Otego-Unadilla Central with Otego, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Otego
4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New York’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Otego’s schools
Are Otego’s schools good?
On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Otego children attend score below 84% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade, #683 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 10%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Otego in?
Otego-Unadilla Central School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 721 students in 3 schools (2024–25).
Where do Otego kids go to high school?
Unatego Junior-Senior High School, with 221 students; its own test results earn an A+.
What is Otego’s graduation rate?
70–79% of the class of 2023 in Otego-Unadilla Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does Otego spend per student?
$26,921 in Otego-Unadilla Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Otego?
Yes: Otsego Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 150 students).
Parents talk
What Otego families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New York. Stars are from neighbors.