MARGARETVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL

MARGARETVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL is a Title I public school that is part of the MARGARETVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in MARGARETVILLE, NY with about 365 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 37 teachers, MARGARETVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

MARGARETVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL, located in the rural village of Margaretville in the Catskill Mountains of New York, serves as a vital educational hub for students in Delaware County. As a small, public K-12 district, the school is deeply integrated into its surrounding community, emphasizing a personalized approach to learning that leverages its intimate size to foster close relationships between students, faculty, and families. The district focuses on providing a comprehensive academic program while maintaining a strong commitment to character development and civic engagement within the unique context of its mountain town setting.

In addition to its core curriculum, MARGARETVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL prides itself on offering diverse extracurricular opportunities that encourage student participation in athletics, the arts, and community service. By utilizing its small-school environment to provide tailored support, the district aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and the workforce. The school acts as a focal point for the region, balancing traditional educational values with the evolving needs of its rural student population to ensure a supportive and well-rounded developmental experience.

For more information, contact MARGARETVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL at (845) 586-2647 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.