For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 863 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 52%), 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), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cato, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cato-meridian Junior-senior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2851 State Rte 370
Cato, NY 13033
(315) 626-3439
Cato, NY 13033
(315) 626-3439
Gr: 7-12 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
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 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Cato, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cato, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Cato, NY include Cato-meridian Junior-senior High School and Cato-meridian Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cato?
2 public schools are located in Cato.
What is the racial composition of students in Cato?
Cato public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Cato are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Cato include: Cato-meridian Elementary School vs. Cato-meridian Junior-senior High School, Cato-meridian Junior-senior High School vs. Cato-meridian Elementary School
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