For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,535 students in 13827, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 41 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 13827, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 13827, NY are Owego Free Academy, Owego Elementary School and Owego-apalachin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 13827 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 13827, NY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 13827, NY Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Owego Free Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 Sheldon Guile Blvd
Owego, NY 13827
(607) 687-7301
Owego, NY 13827
(607) 687-7301
Grades: 9-12
| 606 students
Rank: #22.
Owego Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 486 students
Rank: #33.
Owego-apalachin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3 Sheldon Guile Blvd
Owego, NY 13827
(607) 687-7302
Owego, NY 13827
(607) 687-7302
Grades: 6-8
| 443 students
13827, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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 13827, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 13827, NY include Owego Free Academy, Owego Elementary School and Owego-apalachin Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 13827?
3 public schools are located in 13827.
What percentage of students in 13827 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 13827 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 13827?
13827 public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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