For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 458 students in Cortland, NY.
Cortland, NY public preschools have a diversity score of 0.30, which is less than the New York public preschool average of 0.73.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Cortland, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Cortland, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
89 Madison Ave
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4160
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4160
Gr: K-6 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
1208 Church St
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4130
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4130
Gr: K-6 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Cortland, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Cortland, NY include Franklyn S Barry Primary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cortland?
1 public preschools are located in Cortland.
What is the racial composition of students in Cortland?
Cortland public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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