For the 2024 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 6,891 students in Tioga County, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 60 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Tioga County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Tioga County, NY are Tioga Senior High School, Spencer-van Etten High School and Apalachin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tioga County, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 63% statewide average). Schools in Tioga County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Tioga County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tioga Senior High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
27 5th Ave
Tioga Center, NY 13845
(607) 687-8001
Tioga Center, NY 13845
(607) 687-8001
Grades: 9-12
| 282 students
Rank: #22.
Spencer-van Etten High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16 Dartts Crossroad
Spencer, NY 14883
(607) 589-7140
Spencer, NY 14883
(607) 589-7140
Grades: 9-12
| 268 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Apalachin Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
405 Pennsylvania Ave
Apalachin, NY 13732
(607) 687-7304
Apalachin, NY 13732
(607) 687-7304
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Owego Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2 Sheldon Guile Blvd
Owego, NY 13827
(607) 687-7303
Owego, NY 13827
(607) 687-7303
Grades: PK-5
| 502 students
Rank: #55.
Tioga Hills Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
40-48 Glann Rd
Apalachin, NY 13732
(607) 757-2366
Apalachin, NY 13732
(607) 757-2366
Grades: K-5
| 272 students
Rank: #66.
Owego Free Academy
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Sheldon Guile Blvd
Owego, NY 13827
(607) 687-7301
Owego, NY 13827
(607) 687-7301
Grades: 9-12
| 606 students
Rank: #77.
Newark Valley Senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
68 Wilson Creek Rd
Newark Valley, NY 13811
(607) 642-8665
Newark Valley, NY 13811
(607) 642-8665
Grades: 8-12
| 415 students
Rank: #88.
Waverly High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Frederick St
Waverly, NY 14892
(607) 565-8101
Waverly, NY 14892
(607) 565-8101
Grades: 9-12
| 447 students
Rank: #99.
Tioga Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
41 5th Ave
Tioga Center, NY 13845
(607) 687-8002
Tioga Center, NY 13845
(607) 687-8002
Grades: PK-4
| 333 students
Rank: #1010.
Tioga Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
27 5th Ave
Tioga Center, NY 13845
(607) 687-8004
Tioga Center, NY 13845
(607) 687-8004
Grades: 5-8
| 291 students
Rank: #1111.
Owego-apalachin Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3 Sheldon Guile Blvd
Owego, NY 13827
(607) 687-7302
Owego, NY 13827
(607) 687-7302
Grades: 6-8
| 450 students
Rank: #1212.
Candor Junior-senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Academy St
Candor, NY 13743
(607) 659-5020
Candor, NY 13743
(607) 659-5020
Grades: 7-12
| 323 students
Rank: #1313.
Elm Street Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
145 Elm St
Waverly, NY 14892
(607) 565-8186
Waverly, NY 14892
(607) 565-8186
Grades: 1-4
| 383 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Nathan T Hall School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
86 Whig St
Newark Valley, NY 13811
(607) 642-3340
Newark Valley, NY 13811
(607) 642-3340
Grades: PK-3
| 321 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Spencer-van Etten Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Center St
Spencer, NY 14883
(607) 589-7120
Spencer, NY 14883
(607) 589-7120
Grades: 5-8
| 231 students
Rank: #1616.
Waverly Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Frederick St
Waverly, NY 14892
(607) 565-3410
Waverly, NY 14892
(607) 565-3410
Grades: 5-8
| 446 students
Rank: #1717.
Newark Valley Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
88 Whig St
Newark Valley, NY 13811
(607) 642-5524
Newark Valley, NY 13811
(607) 642-5524
Grades: 4-7
| 303 students
Rank: #1818.
Candor Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2 Academy St
Candor, NY 13743
(607) 659-3935
Candor, NY 13743
(607) 659-3935
Grades: PK-6
| 390 students
Rank: n/an/a
45 Lincoln St
Waverly, NY 14892
(607) 565-8176
Waverly, NY 14892
(607) 565-8176
Grades: PK-1
| 238 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 schools in Tioga County, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Tioga County, NY include Tioga Senior High School, Spencer-van Etten High School and Apalachin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Tioga County, NY?
19 public schools are located in Tioga County, NY.
What percentage of students in Tioga County, NY go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Tioga County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Tioga County, NY?
Tioga County, NY public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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