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Cooperstown Central School

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About Us

Cooperstown Central School District spans approximately 99 square miles across five towns in rural, north-central Otsego County, New York, serving students in grades K–12. Nestled on the southern edge of the historic Village of Cooperstown, our district aims to be a model for academic achievement and rural community-based learning.

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  • softball team
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  • football team
  • swimming
  • kids reading

 Our Mission 

CCSD is a collaborative partnership of all home, school, and community stakeholders founded on trust. The District will provide a caring environment in which important and meaningful learning opportunities motivate our students to aspire to excellence. Active curiosity, compassion, and positivity are critical elements of effective teaching and learning. Our unified mindset is one that promotes the ideals of ownership and continuous improvement.

Our Vision 

The District will be a regional and national model school district for educational excellence for all students in a rural community.

What Makes Us Great

At Cooperstown Central School District, students flourish in a close‑knit, supportive environment defined by small class sizes, personalized instruction, and dedicated teachers. Rooted in strong community partnerships and a culture of excellence, we offer outstanding academic performance while nurturing leaders both in and out of the classroom.

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At a Glance

Quick stats that highlight who we are — by the numbers.
 

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  • 12
    Student sports offered
  • 95%
    Average graduation rate
  • 800
    Currently enrolled students
  • 13:1
    Student to teacher ratio

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