For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 419 students in Watkins Glen, NY.
The top-ranked public high school in Watkins Glen, NY is Watkins Glen Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Watkins Glen, NY public high school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Watkins Glen have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Watkins Glen, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Watkins Glen Central High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Watkins Glen, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Watkins Glen Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 12th St
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
(607) 535-3210
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
(607) 535-3210
Gr: 7-12 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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 high schools in Watkins Glen, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Watkins Glen, NY include Watkins Glen Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Watkins Glen?
1 public high schools are located in Watkins Glen.
What is the racial composition of students in Watkins Glen?
Watkins Glen public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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