For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 277 students in Cortland, NY.
The top ranked public middle school in Cortland, NY is Cortland Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cortland, NY public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Cortland have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Cortland, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cortland Junior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
S Valley View Dr
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4111
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4111
Grades: 7-8
| 277 students
Cortland, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
89 Madison Ave
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4160
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4160
Grades: K-6
| 224 students
Cortland County Jail (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
54 Greenbush St
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 753-5399
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 753-5399
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1208 Church St
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4130
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4130
Grades: K-6
| 113 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Cortland, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Cortland, NY include Cortland Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cortland?
1 public middle schools are located in Cortland.
What is the racial composition of students in Cortland?
Cortland public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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