Top Rankings
Owego-Apalachin Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,958 students in Owego-Apalachin Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Owego-Apalachin Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,806 Schools
# Students
1,958 Students
2,500,934 Students
# Teachers
140 Teachers
218,093 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Owego-Apalachin Central School District, which is ranked #391 of all 1,007 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#385 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
78%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)26.2%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
2%
31%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
95%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,174 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,405. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,434 is less than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$54 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,174
$31,405
Spending / Student
$27,434
$32,283
Best Owego-Apalachin Central School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Owego Free Academy
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 Sheldon Guile Blvd
Owego, NY 13827
(607) 687-7301
Owego, NY 13827
(607) 687-7301
Gr: 9-12 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Apalachin Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
405 Pennsylvania Ave
Apalachin, NY 13732
(607) 687-7304
Apalachin, NY 13732
(607) 687-7304
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Owego Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2 Sheldon Guile Blvd
Owego, NY 13827
(607) 687-7303
Owego, NY 13827
(607) 687-7303
Gr: PK-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Owego-apalachin Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3 Sheldon Guile Blvd
Owego, NY 13827
(607) 687-7302
Owego, NY 13827
(607) 687-7302
Gr: 6-8 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Tioga County Jail
Alternative School
103 Corporate Dr
Owego, NY 13827
(607) 687-1010
Owego, NY 13827
(607) 687-1010
Gr: 10 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Owego-Apalachin Central School District?
Owego-Apalachin Central School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,958 students.
What is the rank of Owego-Apalachin Central School District?
Owego-Apalachin Central School District is ranked #391 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Owego-Apalachin Central School District?
95% of Owego-Apalachin Central School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Owego-Apalachin Central School District?
Owego-Apalachin Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Owego-Apalachin Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,434 is less than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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