For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,468 students in Hornell, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 181 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Hornell, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Hornell, NY are Hornell Junior-senior High School and Hornell Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hornell, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Hornell have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hornell, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hornell Junior-senior High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
134 Seneca St
Hornell, NY 14843
(607) 324-1303
Hornell, NY 14843
(607) 324-1303
Gr: 6-12 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Hornell Intermediate School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
71 Buffalo St
Hornell, NY 14843
(607) 324-1304
Hornell, NY 14843
(607) 324-1304
Gr: 1-6 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Avondale Ave
Hornell, NY 14843
(607) 324-0014
Hornell, NY 14843
(607) 324-0014
Gr: PK-1 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hornell, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Hornell, NY include Hornell Junior-senior High School and Hornell Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Hornell?
3 public schools are located in Hornell.
What percentage of students in Hornell go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Hornell are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hornell?
Hornell public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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