For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,722 students in Corning, NY (there are , serving 380 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Corning, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Corning, NY are Corning-painted Post High School, Hugh W Gregg Elementary School and Frederick Carder Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Corning, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Corning have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Corning, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Corning-painted Post High School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
201 Cantigny St
Corning, NY 14830
(607) 654-2988
Corning, NY 14830
(607) 654-2988
Grades: 9-12
| 1,475 students
Rank: #22.
Hugh W Gregg Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
164 Flint Ave
Corning, NY 14830
(607) 962-1514
Corning, NY 14830
(607) 962-1514
Grades: K-5
| 214 students
Rank: #33.
Frederick Carder Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
289 State St
Corning, NY 14830
(607) 962-2454
Corning, NY 14830
(607) 962-2454
Grades: K-5
| 393 students
Rank: #44.
William E Severn Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
36 Mcmahon Ave
Corning, NY 14830
(607) 962-6844
Corning, NY 14830
(607) 962-6844
Grades: PK-5
| 392 students
Rank: #55.
Corning Painted Post High School Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Corning Cc-1 Academic Dr
Corning, NY 14830
(607) 962-9283
Corning, NY 14830
(607) 962-9283
Grades: 10-12
| 24 students
Rank: #66.
Winfield Street Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
193 Winfield St
Corning, NY 14830
(607) 962-6706
Corning, NY 14830
(607) 962-6706
Grades: K-5
| 224 students
Corning, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11 W 3rd St
Corning, NY 14830
(607) 936-3788
Corning, NY 14830
(607) 936-3788
Grades: 6-8
| 483 students
120 Corning Blvd
Corning, NY 14830
(607) 962-4631
Corning, NY 14830
(607) 962-4631
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
143 Princeton Ave
Corning, NY 14830
(607) 936-3791
Corning, NY 14830
(607) 936-3791
Grades: 6-8
| 589 students
Pathways Inc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Rr 2 Box 170
Corning, NY 14830
(607) 937-3200
Corning, NY 14830
(607) 937-3200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Corning, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Corning, NY include Corning-painted Post High School, Hugh W Gregg Elementary School and Frederick Carder Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Corning?
6 public schools are located in Corning.
What percentage of students in Corning go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Corning are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Corning?
Corning public schools minority enrollment is 16% 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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