Best Public Schools in Richfield Springs, NY

Summary:

The city of Richfield Springs, New York is home to two schools: Richfield Springs Elementary School and Richfield Springs Junior/Senior High School. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade and are part of the Richfield Springs Central School District.

Richfield Springs Elementary School stands out for its relatively high proficiency rates in 4th grade English Language Arts and Math, though proficiency drops in the upper elementary grades. The school has maintained a consistent 2-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past 3 years. In contrast, Richfield Springs Junior/Senior High School excels on Regents exams, with 100% proficiency in Common Core Algebra II and Earth and Space Sciences. However, the school faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 31.5%, significantly above the state average.

Comparing the two schools, the junior/senior high school spends more per student ($30,056) than the elementary school ($26,684), which may contribute to the stronger performance on Regents exams. However, the high chronic absenteeism rate remains a concern. Additionally, the Richfield Springs Central School District as a whole is ranked 473 out of 874 districts in New York, suggesting systemic challenges that may be impacting both schools. Addressing these issues, along with the socioeconomic factors faced by the elementary school, could lead to more consistent and improved outcomes for students in Richfield Springs.

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Immunizations Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Regents Chemistry (2025)	Regents Common Core Algebra II (2025)	Regents Common Core English Language Arts (2025)	Regents Global History and Geography (2025)	Regents Living Environment (2025)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2025)	Regents Algebra I (2025)	Regents Geometry (2025)	Regents Earth and Space Sciences (2025)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2025)						NY State Assessments Math (2025)						NY State Assessments Science (2025)		% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Chemistry End of Course	Regents Common Core Algebra II End of Course	Regents Common Core English Language Arts End of Course	Regents Global History and Geography End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	Regents Geometry End of Course	Regents Earth and Space Sciences End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Richfield Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	93 Main St	Richfield Springs	13439	Otsego County	Richfield Springs Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(315) 858-0610	231	25	9.2	42.4%	219 (94.8%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (2.2%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	42.9	1389^th of 2445 public elementary schools	43.2%		41.4	1405^th of 2445 public elementary schools	42.5%	16										54.6	79.2	44.7	46.7			42.4	62.5	42.1	53.3			34.2		97.2	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.5	98.8	$28,655	$00	$28,655
Richfield Springs Junior/Senior High School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	93 Main St	Richfield Springs	13439	Otsego County	Richfield Springs Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(315) 858-0610	189	23	8.2	48.1%	175 (92.6%)	1 (0.5%)	11 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)								(n/a)	85.7	100.0	83.3	71.4	52.5	67.7	83.3	80.0	100.0					28.1	52.0					43.8	80.0		61.5									$31,544	$00	$31,544

Cities Near Richfield Springs

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Van Hornesville	8.84 mi	1
West Winfield	10.21 mi	3	521^st
Mohawk	10.52 mi	2	502^nd
Ilion	11.17 mi	2	638^th
Cherry Valley	11.42 mi	1

See the top NY New York cities

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.