For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,987 students in Elmira, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Elmira, NY are Thomas A Edison High School, Elmira High School and Broadway Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elmira, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Elmira have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public high schools.
Elmira, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Thomas A Edison High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Elmira, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas A Edison High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2083 College Ave
Elmira, NY 14903
(607) 733-5604
Elmira, NY 14903
(607) 733-5604
Grades: 9-12
| 311 students
Rank: #22.
Elmira High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
777 S Main St
Elmira, NY 14904
(607) 735-3201
Elmira, NY 14904
(607) 735-3201
Grades: 10-12
| 1,255 students
Rank: #33.
Broadway Academy
(Math: 17% | Reading: 20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Broadway
Elmira, NY 14904
(607) 735-3300
Elmira, NY 14904
(607) 735-3300
Grades: 9
| 413 students
Rank: n/an/a
Elmira Psychiatric Center
Special Education School
100 Washington St
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 737-4874
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 737-4874
Grades: 6-12
| 8 students
Elmira, New York 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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Elmira, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Elmira, NY include Thomas A Edison High School, Elmira High School and Broadway Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Elmira?
4 public high schools are located in Elmira.
What is the racial composition of students in Elmira?
Elmira public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Elmira are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Elmira include: Thomas A Edison High School vs. Elmira High School
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