For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,173 students in Tioga County, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in Tioga County, NY are Tioga Elementary School, Apalachin Elementary School and Owego Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tioga County, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Tioga County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools 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.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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
Rank: n/an/a
45 Lincoln St
Waverly, NY 14892
(607) 565-8176
Waverly, NY 14892
(607) 565-8176
Grades: PK-K
| 217 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 preschools in Tioga County, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in Tioga County, NY include Tioga Elementary School, Apalachin Elementary School and Owego Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Tioga County?
6 public preschools are located in Tioga County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tioga County?
Tioga County public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Tioga County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Tioga County include: Owego Elementary School vs. Apalachin Elementary School, Apalachin Elementary School vs. Owego Elementary School
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