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School district boundaries often differ from municipal boundaries. Many Upstate school districts serve more than one community, and many communities are served by multiple school districts.
Downsville Central School District is the major district for students living in Colchester.
K-12 enrollment
Source: NYS Education Department, 2025
English proficiency for Downsville and other districts in Delaware County
Grades 3 through 8
Source: NYS Education Department, assessment scores for 2024-2025 school year
Math proficiency for Downsville and other districts in Delaware County
Grades 3 through 8
Source: NYS Education Department, assessment scores for 2024-2025 school year
Educational levels of Colchester residents, age 25 and older
86
Less than 9th
51
9–12, no diploma
578
HS grad / GED
224
Some college
139
Associate’s
144
Bachelor’s
138
Grad / prof
Bars represent the number of people.
Source: American Community Survey, 2023
Colleges near Colchester
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SUNY Delhi
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SUNY Sullivan
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Hartwick College