For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 4,374 students in Tioga County, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Tioga County, NY are Tioga Elementary School, Apalachin Elementary School and Tioga Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tioga County, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Tioga County have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 Tioga County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tioga Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
41 5th Ave
Tioga Center, NY 13845
(607) 687-8002
Tioga Center, NY 13845
(607) 687-8002
Grades: PK-4
| 344 students
Rank: #22.
Apalachin Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
405 Pennsylvania Ave
Apalachin, NY 13732
(607) 687-7304
Apalachin, NY 13732
(607) 687-7304
Grades: PK-8
| 376 students
Rank: #33.
Tioga Hills Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
40-48 Glann Rd
Apalachin, NY 13732
(607) 757-2366
Apalachin, NY 13732
(607) 757-2366
Grades: K-5
| 269 students
Rank: #44.
Owego Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2 Sheldon Guile Blvd
Owego, NY 13827
(607) 687-7303
Owego, NY 13827
(607) 687-7303
Grades: PK-5
| 496 students
Rank: #55.
Owego-apalachin Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3 Sheldon Guile Blvd
Owego, NY 13827
(607) 687-7302
Owego, NY 13827
(607) 687-7302
Grades: 6-8
| 461 students
Rank: #66.
Spencer-van Etten Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Center St
Spencer, NY 14883
(607) 589-7120
Spencer, NY 14883
(607) 589-7120
Grades: 5-8
| 230 students
Rank: #77.
Waverly Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Frederick St
Waverly, NY 14892
(607) 565-3410
Waverly, NY 14892
(607) 565-3410
Grades: 5-8
| 471 students
Rank: #88.
Tioga Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
27 5th Ave
Tioga Center, NY 13845
(607) 687-8004
Tioga Center, NY 13845
(607) 687-8004
Grades: 5-8
| 273 students
Rank: #99.
Newark Valley Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
88 Whig St
Newark Valley, NY 13811
(607) 642-5524
Newark Valley, NY 13811
(607) 642-5524
Grades: 4-7
| 274 students
Rank: #1010.
Elm Street Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
145 Elm St
Waverly, NY 14892
(607) 565-8186
Waverly, NY 14892
(607) 565-8186
Grades: 1-4
| 440 students
Rank: #1111.
Candor Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2 Academy St
Candor, NY 13743
(607) 659-3935
Candor, NY 13743
(607) 659-3935
Grades: PK-6
| 412 students
Rank: #1212.
Nathan T Hall School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
86 Whig St
Newark Valley, NY 13811
(607) 642-3340
Newark Valley, NY 13811
(607) 642-3340
Grades: PK-3
| 328 students
Tioga County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
139 Roki Blvd
Nichols, NY 13812
(607) 699-7458
Nichols, NY 13812
(607) 699-7458
Grades: PK-4
| 128 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 elementary schools in Tioga County, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Tioga County, NY include Tioga Elementary School, Apalachin Elementary School and Tioga Hills Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Tioga County?
12 public elementary schools are located in Tioga County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tioga County?
Tioga 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).
Which public elementary schools in Tioga County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Tioga County include: Tioga Middle School vs. Waverly Middle School, Waverly Middle School vs. Tioga Middle School, Owego Elementary School vs. Apalachin Elementary School
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