For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 460 students in Watkins Glen, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Watkins Glen, NY is Watkins Glen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Watkins Glen, NY public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Watkins Glen 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 Watkins Glen, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Watkins Glen Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
612 S Decatur St
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
(607) 535-3250
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
(607) 535-3250
Gr: PK-6 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Watkins Glen, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 10th St
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
(607) 535-3230
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
(607) 535-3230
Gr: 7-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Watkins Glen, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Watkins Glen, NY include Watkins Glen Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Watkins Glen?
1 public elementary schools are located in Watkins Glen.
What is the racial composition of students in Watkins Glen?
Watkins Glen 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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