For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,558 students in Owego, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 41 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Owego, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Owego, NY are Owego Elementary School, Owego Free Academy and Owego-apalachin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Owego, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 63% statewide average). Schools in Owego have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Owego, NY (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Owego Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2 Sheldon Guile Blvd
Owego, NY 13827
(607) 687-7303
Owego, NY 13827
(607) 687-7303
Grades: PK-5
| 502 students
Rank: #22.
Owego Free Academy
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Sheldon Guile Blvd
Owego, NY 13827
(607) 687-7301
Owego, NY 13827
(607) 687-7301
Grades: 9-12
| 606 students
Rank: #33.
Owego-apalachin Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3 Sheldon Guile Blvd
Owego, NY 13827
(607) 687-7302
Owego, NY 13827
(607) 687-7302
Grades: 6-8
| 450 students
Owego, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Tioga County Jail (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
103 Corporate Dr
Owego, NY 13827
(607) 687-1010
Owego, NY 13827
(607) 687-1010
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Owego, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Owego, NY include Owego Elementary School, Owego Free Academy and Owego-apalachin Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Owego, NY?
3 public schools are located in Owego, NY.
What percentage of students in Owego, NY go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Owego, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Owego, NY?
Owego, NY public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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