For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 10,823 students in Chemung County, NY (there are 6 private schools, serving 849 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Chemung County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Chemung County, NY are Horseheads Senior High School, Thomas A Edison High School and Elmira High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chemung County, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Chemung County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Chemung County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horseheads Senior High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
401 Fletcher St
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-5601
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-5601
Gr: 9-12 | 1,119 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Thomas A Edison High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2083 College Ave
Elmira, NY 14903
(607) 733-5604
Elmira, NY 14903
(607) 733-5604
Gr: 9-12 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Elmira High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
777 S Main St
Elmira, NY 14904
(607) 735-3201
Elmira, NY 14904
(607) 735-3201
Gr: 10-12 | 1,273 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Gardner Road Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
541 Gardner Rd
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-6347
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-6347
Gr: PK-4 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Big Flats School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
543 Maple St
Big Flats, NY 14814
(607) 739-6373
Big Flats, NY 14814
(607) 739-6373
Gr: PK-4 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Horseheads Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
950 Sing Sing Rd
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-6356
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-6356
Gr: 7-8 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Horseheads Intermediate School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
952 Sing Sing Rd
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-6366
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-6366
Gr: 5-6 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
Ridge Road School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
112 Ridge Rd
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-6351
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-6351
Gr: PK-4 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #99.
Broadway Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Broadway
Elmira, NY 14904
(607) 735-3600
Elmira, NY 14904
(607) 735-3600
Gr: 3-6 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1010.
Finn Academy An Elmira Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
610 Lake St
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 737-8040
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 737-8040
Gr: K-6 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Center Street School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
812 Center St
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-5601
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-5601
Gr: PK-4 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Spencer-van Etten Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7 Langford St
Van Etten, NY 14889
(607) 589-7110
Van Etten, NY 14889
(607) 589-7110
Gr: PK-4 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1313.
Cohen Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Robinwood Ave
Elmira, NY 14903
(607) 734-5078
Elmira, NY 14903
(607) 734-5078
Gr: 6-8 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1414.
Cohen Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Robinwood Ave
Elmira, NY 14903
(607) 734-7132
Elmira, NY 14903
(607) 734-7132
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1515.
Hendy Avenue School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
110 Hendy Ave
Elmira, NY 14905
(607) 735-3750
Elmira, NY 14905
(607) 735-3750
Gr: 3-6 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1616.
Ernie Davis Academy
(Math: 26% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
933 Hoffman St
Elmira, NY 14905
(607) 735-3100
Elmira, NY 14905
(607) 735-3100
Gr: 7-8 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1717.
Parley Coburn School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
216 Mt Zoar St
Elmira, NY 14904
(607) 735-3650
Elmira, NY 14904
(607) 735-3650
Gr: 3-6 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1818.
Broadway Academy
(Math: 17% | Reading: 20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Broadway
Elmira, NY 14904
(607) 735-3300
Elmira, NY 14904
(607) 735-3300
Gr: 9 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1919.
Thomas K Beecher School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
310 Sullivan St
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 735-3500
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 735-3500
Gr: 3-6 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
1115 Hall St
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 735-3700
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 735-3700
Gr: PK-2 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Elmira Psychiatric Center
Special Education School
100 Washington St
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 737-4874
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 737-4874
Gr: 8-12 | 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
309 W Thurston St
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 735-3900
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 735-3900
Gr: PK-2 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
1551 Pennsylvania Ave
Pine City, NY 14871
(607) 735-3800
Pine City, NY 14871
(607) 735-3800
Gr: PK-2 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
409 Riverside Ave
Elmira, NY 14904
(607) 735-3850
Elmira, NY 14904
(607) 735-3850
Gr: PK-2 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Chemung County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
414 Davis St
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 735-3550
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 735-3550
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
71 North St
Chemung, NY 14825
(607) 529-3221
Chemung, NY 14825
(607) 529-3221
Gr: 5 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Elmira Alternative High School At Washington School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
422 West Washington Ave
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 735-3350
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 735-3350
Elmira Chldrn & Youth Svcs (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
100 Washington Street
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 737-4935
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 737-4935
Gr: 4-11 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Elmira Correctional Facility - Brockway School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Box 500
Elmira, NY 14902
(607) 734-3901
Elmira, NY 14902
(607) 734-3901
Gr: Inquire with school | 15 students Minority enrollment: 73%
Southport Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Institution Rd
Pine City, NY 14871
(607) 737-0850
Pine City, NY 14871
(607) 737-0850
Gr: Inquire with school | 12 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Chemung County, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Chemung County, NY include Horseheads Senior High School, Thomas A Edison High School and Elmira High School.
How many public schools are located in Chemung County?
24 public schools are located in Chemung County.
What percentage of students in Chemung County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Chemung County are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chemung County?
Chemung County public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Chemung County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Chemung County include: Horseheads Senior High School vs. Elmira High School, Diven School vs. Finn Academy An Elmira Charter School, Elmira High School vs. Horseheads Senior High School
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