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Cooperstown Central School

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A child swings high on a playground swing set, reaching for the sky.
The Cooperstown boys varsity basketball team, all wearing yellow shirts, stand together outdoors, posing for a photo in front of the Doubleday Cafe in Cooperstown.
A group of people in red shirts and some in green and blue pose for a photo, with a large red flag held high.
A large group of children and adults stand together for a photo in front of a screen.
A group of children in colorful shirts run towards the camera on a sunny day.
A group of young people in athletic wear stand on a grassy field, some holding batons.
A large group of people in orange shirts are seated in bleachers, facing forward.
Two people in red dinosaur costumes huddle together on a basketball court.

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.

  • Students in a classroom raise their hands while a fireplace video plays on a large screen.
  • The Cooperstown boys varsity basketball team celebrates their 2026 championship win, holding a large trophy and banner.
  • Aerial view of the Cooperstown school grounds.
  • The Cooperstown boys varsity bowling team, wearing matching orange and black shirts, proudly hold a "NYSPHSAA Section III CHAMPIONS" banner.
  • A swimmer in a black cap with 'Hawkeyes' written on it swims the butterfly stroke in a pool.
  • A teacher in a flamingo-patterned shirt shakes hands with a student in a classroom.

 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

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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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