For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 394 students in Chemung County, NY.
The top ranked public charter school in Chemung County, NY is Finn Academy An Elmira Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chemung County, NY public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New York public charter school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 52% statewide average). Charter schools in Chemung County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public charter school average of 94% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Chemung County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Finn Academy An Elmira Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
610 Lake St
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 737-8040
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 737-8040
Grades: K-6
| 394 students
Chemung County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
414 Davis St
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 735-3550
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 735-3550
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Chemung County Sheriffcounty Jail (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
211 William St
Elmira, NY 14901
Elmira, NY 14901
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
71 North St
Chemung, NY 14825
(607) 529-3221
Chemung, NY 14825
(607) 529-3221
Grades: 5
| 117 students
Elmira Alternative High School At Washington School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
422 West Washington Ave
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 735-3350
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 735-3350
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Elmira Chldrn & Youth Svcs (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
100 Washington Street
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 737-4935
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 737-4935
Grades: 4-11
| 15 students
Elmira Correctional Facility - Brockway School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Box 500
Elmira, NY 14902
(607) 734-3901
Elmira, NY 14902
(607) 734-3901
Grades: Inquire with school
| 15 students
Southport Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Institution Rd
Pine City, NY 14871
(607) 737-0850
Pine City, NY 14871
(607) 737-0850
Grades: Inquire with school
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Chemung County, NY?
The top ranked public charter schools in Chemung County, NY include Finn Academy An Elmira Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Chemung County?
1 public charter schools are located in Chemung County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chemung County?
Chemung County public charter schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public charter schools average of 94% (majority Black).
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