For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,571 students in 13827, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 41 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 13827, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 13827, NY are Owego Free Academy, Owego Elementary School and Owego-apalachin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 13827 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 13827, NY have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 13827, NY Public Schools (2025-26)
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 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
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 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
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 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
13827, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 13827, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 13827, NY include Owego Free Academy, Owego Elementary School and Owego-apalachin Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 13827?
3 public schools are located in 13827.
What percentage of students in 13827 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 13827 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 13827?
13827 public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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