For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,548 students in Corning, NY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Corning, NY are Corning-painted Post High School and Corning Painted Post High School Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Corning, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Corning have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public high schools.
Corning, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Corning-painted Post High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Corning, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Corning-painted Post High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Cantigny St
Corning, NY 14830
(607) 654-2988
Corning, NY 14830
(607) 654-2988
Gr: 9-12 | 1,524 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Corning Painted Post High School Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Corning Cc-1 Academic Dr
Corning, NY 14830
(607) 962-9283
Corning, NY 14830
(607) 962-9283
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Corning, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
11 W 3rd St
Corning, NY 14830
(607) 936-3788
Corning, NY 14830
(607) 936-3788
Gr: 6-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
120 Corning Blvd
Corning, NY 14830
(607) 962-4631
Corning, NY 14830
(607) 962-4631
Gr: K-5
143 Princeton Ave
Corning, NY 14830
(607) 936-3791
Corning, NY 14830
(607) 936-3791
Gr: 6-8 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Corning, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Corning, NY include Corning-painted Post High School and Corning Painted Post High School Learning Center.
How many public high schools are located in Corning?
2 public high schools are located in Corning.
What is the racial composition of students in Corning?
Corning public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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