| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horseheads Central School District | Big Flats | 5/10 Average · 48th pct | 3,890 | 7 | PK–12 | 6 |
| Waverly Central School District | Chemung | 4/10 Below Average · 39th pct | 1,559 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Spencer-Van Etten Central School District | Van Etten | 4/10 Below Average · 34th pct | 817 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Elmira Heights Central School District | Elmira | 3/10 Below Average · 27th pct | 1,084 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Elmira City School District | Lowman | 1/10 Poor · 3rd pct | 5,512 | 11 | PK–12 | 6 |
How Chemung County compares
Together they enroll 12,862 students across 28 schools. The largest is Elmira City School District with 5,512 students. Districts here average 3.4/10, below the New York average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 5/10.
School Districts in Chemung County, New York
Chemung County has 5 public school districts covering 15 zip codes. The top-rated district in Chemung County is Horseheads Central School District (5/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NY State tests 2023–24), ranked against all districts in New York. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Chemung County, NY?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Chemung County, NY. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Chemung County, NY?
Of the districts serving Chemung County, Horseheads Central School District has the highest rating on this site at 5/10. That places it in the 48th percentile among New York school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on New York reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in New York and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within New York only, never across state lines.