For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,146 students in Schuyler County, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Schuyler County, NY are Bradford Central School, Howard A Hanlon Elementary School and Watkins Glen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Schuyler County, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Schuyler County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Schuyler County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bradford Central School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2820 Rt 226
Bradford, NY 14815
(607) 583-4616
Bradford, NY 14815
(607) 583-4616
Grades: PK-12
| 248 students
Rank: #22.
Howard A Hanlon Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 College Ave
Odessa, NY 14869
(607) 594-3341
Odessa, NY 14869
(607) 594-3341
Grades: 3-6
| 217 students
Rank: #33.
Watkins Glen Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
612 S Decatur St
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
(607) 535-3250
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
(607) 535-3250
Grades: PK-6
| 477 students
Rank: n/an/a
262 Canal St
Montour Falls, NY 14865
(607) 535-7267
Montour Falls, NY 14865
(607) 535-7267
Grades: PK-3
| 204 students
Schuyler County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Monterey Shock Incar Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Rr 1
Beaver Dams, NY 14812
(607) 962-3184
Beaver Dams, NY 14812
(607) 962-3184
Grades: Inquire with school
| 145 students
200 10th St
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
(607) 535-3230
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
(607) 535-3230
Grades: 7-8
| 193 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Schuyler County, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Schuyler County, NY include Bradford Central School, Howard A Hanlon Elementary School and Watkins Glen Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Schuyler County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Schuyler County.
What is the racial composition of students in Schuyler County?
Schuyler County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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