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About school district data

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
Downsville Central School District
0 550 1,100 2017 2021 2025 2017: 230 2018: 226 2019: 217 2020: 207 2021: 223 2022: 209 2023: 203 2024: 202 2025: 205 230 217 223 203 205
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
Source: American Community Survey, 2023
Colleges near Colchester
  • SUNY Delhi
    Delhi
  • SUNY Sullivan
    Loch Sheldrake
  • Hartwick College
    Oneonta