| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owego-Apalachin Central School District | Apalachin | 7/10 Good · 64th pct | 1,961 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Tioga Central School District | Barton | 7/10 Good · 62nd pct | 907 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Waverly Central School District | Lockwood | 4/10 Below Average · 39th pct | 1,559 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Spencer-Van Etten Central School District | Spencer | 4/10 Below Average · 34th pct | 817 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Newark Valley Central School District | Berkshire | 2/10 Poor · 13th pct | 1,046 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Candor Central School District | Candor | 2/10 Poor · 10th pct | 722 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Tioga County compares
Together they enroll 7,012 students across 19 schools. The largest is Owego-Apalachin Central School District with 1,961 students. Districts here average 4.3/10, below the New York average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Tioga County, New York
Tioga County has 6 public school districts covering 12 zip codes. The top-rated district in Tioga County is Owego-Apalachin Central School District (7/10). 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 Tioga County, NY?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Tioga 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 Tioga County, NY?
Of the districts serving Tioga County, Owego-Apalachin Central School District has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 64th 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.