For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,818 students in 14904, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 376 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 14904, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 14904, NY are Elmira High School, Broadway Elementary School and Parley Coburn School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 14904 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 14904, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14904, NY Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 1,255 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
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 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
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 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
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 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
409 Riverside Ave
Elmira, NY 14904
(607) 735-3850
Elmira, NY 14904
(607) 735-3850
Gr: PK-2 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 14904, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 14904, NY include Elmira High School, Broadway Elementary School and Parley Coburn School.
How many public schools are located in 14904?
5 public schools are located in 14904.
What percentage of students in 14904 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 14904 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 14904?
14904 public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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