For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,779 students in Tioga County, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Tioga County, NY are Tioga Middle School, Owego-apalachin Middle School and Waverly Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tioga County, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Tioga County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Tioga County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tioga Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
27 5th Ave
Tioga Center, NY 13845
(607) 687-8004
Tioga Center, NY 13845
(607) 687-8004
Gr: 5-8 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Waverly Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Frederick St
Waverly, NY 14892
(607) 565-3410
Waverly, NY 14892
(607) 565-3410
Gr: 5-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Candor Junior-senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Academy St
Candor, NY 13743
(607) 659-5020
Candor, NY 13743
(607) 659-5020
Gr: 7-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Newark Valley Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
68 Wilson Creek Rd
Newark Valley, NY 13811
(607) 642-8351
Newark Valley, NY 13811
(607) 642-8351
Gr: 8-12 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Spencer-van Etten Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Center St
Spencer, NY 14883
(607) 589-7120
Spencer, NY 14883
(607) 589-7120
Gr: 5-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Newark Valley Middle School
(Math: 35% | 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
Gr: 4-7 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Tioga County, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Tioga County, NY include Tioga Middle School, Owego-apalachin Middle School and Waverly Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Tioga County?
8 public middle schools are located in Tioga County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tioga County?
Tioga County public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Tioga County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Tioga County include: Tioga Middle School vs. Waverly Middle School, Waverly Middle School vs. Tioga Middle School, Candor Junior-senior High School vs. Newark Valley Senior High School
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