Cincinnatus Elementary School

Cincinnatus Elementary School serves 197 students in pre-kindergarten through fourth grade as a regular public school in Cincinnatus, New York. It earns a composite score of 9.1 out of 10 — Exceptional — and ranks 39th among 2,549 public elementary schools in New York. Across the full field of public schools statewide, it outperforms 99%, landing among a small group of schools that consistently lead the state in measured outcomes.

The growth score is the school's defining number: a perfect 10.0. That figure reflects student progress over time, not just where students start — and a 10.0 means students here advance at a pace that ranks among the very best in New York. Academic performance backs it up at 8.7 out of 10.

A 12.3-to-1 student-teacher ratio keeps instruction personal and responsive in ways that larger schools often struggle to replicate. With an enrollment under 200, Cincinnatus Elementary operates at a small scale. The data shows that scale has not come at the cost of performance.

For families comparing public elementary options in New York, this school is difficult to match.

With an enrollment of 197 students, Cincinnatus Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Cincinnatus Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.