For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,162 students in 14870, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 96 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 14870, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 14870, NY are Calvin U Smith Elementary School, Erwin Valley Elementary School and Corning-painted Post Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 14870 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 14870, NY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14870, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Calvin U Smith Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3414 Stanton St
Painted Post, NY 14870
(607) 936-4156
Painted Post, NY 14870
(607) 936-4156
Grades: K-5
| 257 students
Rank: #22.
Erwin Valley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16 Beartown Rd
Painted Post, NY 14870
(607) 936-6514
Painted Post, NY 14870
(607) 936-6514
Grades: K-5
| 395 students
Rank: #33.
Corning-painted Post Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
35 Victory Hwy
Painted Post, NY 14870
(607) 654-2966
Painted Post, NY 14870
(607) 654-2966
Grades: 6-8
| 970 students
Rank: n/an/a
Schuyler-steuben-chemung-tioga-allegany Boces
Special Education School
9579 Vocational Dr
Painted Post, NY 14870
(607) 654-2283
Painted Post, NY 14870
(607) 654-2283
Grades: K-12
| 540 students
14870, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3805 Meads Creek Rd
Painted Post, NY 14870
(607) 962-6083
Painted Post, NY 14870
(607) 962-6083
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
9183 Presho School Rd
Painted Post, NY 14870
(607) 523-7252
Painted Post, NY 14870
(607) 523-7252
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 14870, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 14870, NY include Calvin U Smith Elementary School, Erwin Valley Elementary School and Corning-painted Post Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 14870?
4 public schools are located in 14870.
What percentage of students in 14870 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 14870 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 14870?
14870 public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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