For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 392 students in Corning, NY.
The top ranked public preschool in Corning, NY is 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 preschool have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Corning have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Corning, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
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 preschools in Corning, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in Corning, NY include William E Severn Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Corning?
1 public preschools are located in Corning.
What is the racial composition of students in Corning?
Corning public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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