For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,351 students in Horseheads, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 154 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Horseheads, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Horseheads, NY are Horseheads Senior High School, Gardner Road Elementary School and Horseheads Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Horseheads, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Horseheads have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Horseheads, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Horseheads Senior High School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
401 Fletcher St
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-5601
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-5601
Grades: 9-12
| 1,122 students
Rank: #22.
Gardner Road Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
541 Gardner Rd
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-6347
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-6347
Grades: K-4
| 385 students
Rank: #33.
Horseheads Intermediate School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
952 Sing Sing Rd
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-6366
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-6366
Grades: 5-6
| 574 students
Rank: #44.
Horseheads Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
950 Sing Sing Rd
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-6356
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-6356
Grades: 7-8
| 542 students
Rank: #55.
Center Street School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
812 Center St
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-5601
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-5601
Grades: PK-4
| 314 students
Rank: #66.
Ridge Road School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
112 Ridge Rd
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-6351
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-6351
Grades: PK-4
| 414 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Horseheads, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Horseheads, NY include Horseheads Senior High School, Gardner Road Elementary School and Horseheads Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Horseheads?
6 public schools are located in Horseheads.
What percentage of students in Horseheads go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Horseheads are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Horseheads?
Horseheads public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Horseheads are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Horseheads include: Ridge Road School vs. Gardner Road Elementary School, Gardner Road Elementary School vs. Ridge Road School, Center Street School vs. Ridge Road School
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