For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 477 students in Watkins Glen, NY.
The top ranked public elementary school in Watkins Glen, NY is Watkins Glen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Watkins Glen, NY public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Watkins Glen have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Watkins Glen, NY (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Watkins Glen Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
612 S Decatur St
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
(607) 535-3250
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
(607) 535-3250
Gr: PK-6 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Watkins Glen, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 10th St
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
(607) 535-3230
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
(607) 535-3230
Gr: 7-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Watkins Glen, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Watkins Glen, NY include Watkins Glen Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Watkins Glen?
1 public elementary schools are located in Watkins Glen.
What is the racial composition of students in Watkins Glen?
Watkins Glen public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% 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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