Cobleskill-richmondville Central School District, NY

Original Research by School Decision on Cobleskill-richmondville Central School District

Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School District serves a small enrollment spread across pre-K through grade twelve in rural Schoharie County, in a region anchored by the towns of Cobleskill and Richmondville. The district's housing market sits at the lower end of the state benchmark, with median home values reflecting the rural character of the area. Property tax is an active household consideration; voters have approved consecutive budget increases in recent years as the district manages its operations, and a substantial capital project for building repairs and upgrades was approved in late 2024 with state aid and no net tax impact expected.

The district's academic performance shows a mixed picture. On state testing in math and English language arts across grades three through eight, proficiency rates cluster in the moderate range, with mathematics generally stronger than ELA. Sixth-grade math stands out as a relative strength, while grades four, five, and seven show lower proficiency in both subjects. Science testing in grade five is notably weak. The district's overall proficiency index across all tested subjects and grades places it in the top quartile among Schoharie County's districts, a strength on a county level, though the actual rates themselves remain modest. Math participation rates are solid through grade six but drop significantly in grade eight, a pattern a parent may want to explore with the school regarding eighth-grade course options or student placement. ELA participation dips somewhat in grades seven and eight.

One concern worth investigating: chronic absenteeism rates for the district are at the high end for the county, which can correlate with academic struggles. The district's per-pupil spending is in the lower range compared to other county districts, a factor that may reflect the district's size and resource constraints.

The district operates four schools: two elementary buildings serving the early and intermediate grades, a middle school, and a high school. Enrollment data shows healthy cohort sizes across most grades, though specific program offerings, AP courses, career pathways, or dual-credit opportunities were not available in the provided data. The student body is predominantly white, with Hispanic students representing a modest population and other groups representing very small numbers; specific counts of students with individualized education plans or English learners were not reported.

Families considering this district should view it as a rural school system with stable, longstanding community support but with test results and attendance patterns that suggest academic challenges worth understanding in detail during a school visit. The recent capital investment signals local commitment to facility quality and the district's future.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

1,478

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 6%

Black 1%

White 89%

Asian 1%

Two+ 2%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr EOC

55%

—

Gr 3

37%

44%

Gr 4

29%

61%

Gr 5

26%

53%

Gr 6

26%

66%

Gr 7

26%

45%

Gr 8

28%

44%

Math

Gr EOC

48%

—

Gr 3

33%

61%

Gr 4

26%

52%

Gr 5

30%

49%

Gr 6

39%

77%

Gr 7

21%

56%

Gr 8

34%

65%

Science

Gr EOC

47%

—

Gr 5

27%

42%

Gr 8

43%

58%

Social studies

Gr EOC

71%

—

Schools in this District

4 schools are officially reported under this district.

WILLIAM H GOLDING MIDDLE SCHOOL

GEORGE D RYDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

COBLESKILL-RICHMONDVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

JOSEPH B RADEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

49%

Grade 3

39%

Grade 4

40%

Grade 5

60%

Grade 6

40%

Grade 7

52%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

41%

Grade 3

45%

Grade 4

40%

Grade 5

48%

Grade 6

36%

Grade 7

37%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

35%

Grade 5

51%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$242,734

Year-over-year change+4.9%

Range across 17 ZIP codes$132K to $283K

vs. state typical0.48x

vs. national typical0.66x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (17 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
12043	Cobleskill	$252K	+5.1%	35.0%
12149	Richmondville	$237K	+3.5%	19.3%
12175	Summit	$234K	+5.3%	10.8%
12187	Warnerville	$271K	+6.5%	9.3%
12092	Howes Cave	$230K	+7.4%	6.6%
12160	Sloansville	$277K	+9.0%	3.9%
12035	Central Bridge	$216K	+5.2%	3.2%
12064	East Worcester	$132K	-5.9%	2.7%
12157	Schoharie	$283K	+7.7%	2.2%
12197	Worcester	$185K	-3.4%	1.4%

Showing top 10 of 17 ZIP codes by land area weight

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,225/mo

Home price / national median income2.9x

Comparison

State typical home value$510,449 (+5.0% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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