For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 957 students in 13827, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 13827, NY are Owego Elementary School and Owego-apalachin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 13827 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 13827, NY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 13827, NY Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Owego Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2 Sheldon Guile Blvd
Owego, NY 13827
(607) 687-7303
Owego, NY 13827
(607) 687-7303
Grades: PK-5
| 496 students
Rank: #22.
Owego-apalachin Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3 Sheldon Guile Blvd
Owego, NY 13827
(607) 687-7302
Owego, NY 13827
(607) 687-7302
Grades: 6-8
| 461 students
13827, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Tioga County Jail (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
103 Corporate Dr
Owego, NY 13827
(607) 687-1010
Owego, NY 13827
(607) 687-1010
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 13827, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 13827, NY include Owego Elementary School and Owego-apalachin Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 13827?
2 public elementary schools are located in 13827.
What is the racial composition of students in 13827?
13827 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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