For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,223 students in Corning, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Corning, NY are Hugh W Gregg Elementary School, Frederick Carder Elementary School and William E Severn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Corning, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Corning have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Corning, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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 elementary schools in Corning, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Corning, NY include Hugh W Gregg Elementary School, Frederick Carder Elementary School and William E Severn Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Corning?
4 public elementary schools are located in Corning.
What is the racial composition of students in Corning?
Corning public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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