For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 804 students in 13903, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 261 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in 13903, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 13903, NY are Brookside Elementary School and Benjamin Franklin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 13903 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 13903, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 13903, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brookside Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3849 Saddlemire Rd
Binghamton, NY 13903
(607) 669-4105
Binghamton, NY 13903
(607) 669-4105
Gr: PK-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
262 Conklin Ave
Binghamton, NY 13903
(607) 762-8344
Binghamton, NY 13903
(607) 762-8344
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 13903, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 13903, NY include Brookside Elementary School and Benjamin Franklin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 13903?
2 public schools are located in 13903.
What percentage of students in 13903 go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in 13903 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 13903?
13903 public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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