For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 374 students in Cato, NY.
The top ranked public middle school in Cato, NY is Cato-meridian Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cato, NY public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Cato have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Cato, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cato-meridian Junior-senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2851 State Rte 370
Cato, NY 13033
(315) 626-3439
Cato, NY 13033
(315) 626-3439
Grades: 7-12
| 374 students
Cato, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2851 State Rte 370
Cato, NY 13033
(315) 626-3319
Cato, NY 13033
(315) 626-3319
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Cato, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Cato, NY include Cato-meridian Junior-senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cato?
1 public middle schools are located in Cato.
What is the racial composition of students in Cato?
Cato public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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