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School-Based Health Center Candy Drive

School-Based Health Center Candy Drive

Help us spread smiles to our troops and our community with the School-Based Health Center (SBHC) Candy Drive!Anyone can donate candy! We are collecting non-melting candy only, as it will be shipped...
Junior High Musical This Weekend!

Junior High Musical This Weekend!

Join us this Friday, Oct. 30, at 7 p.m. or Sunday, Nov. 1, at 2 p.m. in the N.J. Sterling Auditorium for How to Train Your Dragon, Jr.!Tickets are available at the door: $12 for adults, $5 for stud...
Red Ribbon Week Spirit Days!

Red Ribbon Week Spirit Days!

We are excited to celebrate Red Ribbon Week at school next week, Oct. 26-Oct. 30!Red Ribbon Week is a national campaign that raises awareness about the importance of living a healthy, safe and drug...
Big Smiles and New Best Friends!

Big Smiles and New Best Friends!

Big Smiles and New Best Friends! 6th Graders Meet Kindergarten Buddies to Kick Off Mentor Program October 22, 2026 2026-27 Brilliant Pathways Mentor Program Begins Our 6th graders officially kicked...
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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.

  • Students in a classroom raise their hands while a fireplace video plays on a large screen.
  • A high school football team in black and orange uniforms poses on the field in front of a scoreboard displaying 'Home 33'.
  • Aerial view of the Cooperstown school grounds.
  • A youth soccer team in orange uniforms celebrates on a green field, proudly holding championship banners.
  • 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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