For the 2026-27 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 59% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), 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 (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tioga Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
41 5th Ave
Tioga Center, NY 13845
(607) 687-8002
Tioga Center, NY 13845
(607) 687-8002
Gr: PK-4 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Apalachin Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
405 Pennsylvania Ave
Apalachin, NY 13732
(607) 687-7304
Apalachin, NY 13732
(607) 687-7304
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
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 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Nathan T Hall School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Gr: PK-3 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Candor Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2 Academy St
Candor, NY 13743
(607) 659-3935
Candor, NY 13743
(607) 659-3935
Gr: PK-6 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
45 Lincoln St
Waverly, NY 14892
(607) 565-8176
Waverly, NY 14892
(607) 565-8176
Gr: PK-K | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Tioga County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
139 Roki Blvd
Nichols, NY 13812
(607) 699-7458
Nichols, NY 13812
(607) 699-7458
Gr: PK-4 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
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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