For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 391 students in the neighborhood of Southside, Binghamton, NY.
The top-ranked public school in Southside is Benjamin Franklin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southside, Binghamton, NY public school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Southside, Binghamton, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 the neighborhood of Southside, Binghamton, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southside, Binghamton, NY include Benjamin Franklin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southside, Binghamton?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southside, Binghamton.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southside, Binghamton?
the neighborhood of Southside, Binghamton public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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