Best Southside West Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 406 students in the neighborhood of Southside West, Binghamton, NY.
The top-ranked public school in Southside West is Macarthur School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southside West, 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 37% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Southside West, Binghamton, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Macarthur School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1123 Vestal Ave
Binghamton, NY 13901
(607) 763-8485
Gr: PK-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southside West, Binghamton, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southside West, Binghamton, NY include Macarthur School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southside West, Binghamton?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southside West, Binghamton.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southside West, Binghamton?
the neighborhood of Southside West, Binghamton public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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