For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,380 students in 14901, NY.
The top ranked public schools in 14901, NY are Finn Academy An Elmira Charter School and Thomas K Beecher School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 14901 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 14901, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14901, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Finn Academy An Elmira Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
610 Lake St
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 737-8040
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 737-8040
Grades: K-6
| 394 students
Rank: #22.
Thomas K Beecher School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
310 Sullivan St
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 735-3500
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 735-3500
Grades: 3-6
| 344 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
309 W Thurston St
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 735-3900
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 735-3900
Grades: PK-2
| 305 students
14901, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
414 Davis St
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 735-3550
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 735-3550
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Chemung County Sheriffcounty Jail (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
211 William St
Elmira, NY 14901
Elmira, NY 14901
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Elmira Chldrn & Youth Svcs (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
100 Washington Street
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 737-4935
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 737-4935
Grades: 4-11
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 14901, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 14901, NY include Finn Academy An Elmira Charter School and Thomas K Beecher School.
How many public schools are located in 14901?
5 public schools are located in 14901.
What is the racial composition of students in 14901?
14901 public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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