For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,782 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 53%), 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 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14904, NY Public Schools (2026)
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 | 1,273 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
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 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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%
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 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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