Best Public Middle Schools in Chemung County (2025-26)

Best Chemung County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,599 students in Chemung County, NY.

The top ranked public middle schools in Chemung County, NY are Horseheads Middle School, Cohen Middle School and Ernie Davis Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Chemung County, NY public middle schools have an score of 37% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and score of 30% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Chemung County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Chemung County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Horseheads Middle School

(Math: 52% | Reading: 45%)
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950 Sing Sing Rd
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-6356

Gr: 7-8 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Rank: #22.

Cohen Middle School

(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
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100 Robinwood Ave
Elmira, NY 14903
(607) 734-5078

Gr: 6-8 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Rank: #33.

Ernie Davis Academy

(Math: 26% | Reading: 19%)
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933 Hoffman St
Elmira, NY 14905
(607) 735-3100

Gr: 7-8 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Rank: n/an/a

Elmira Psychiatric Center

Special Education School

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100 Washington St
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 737-4874

Gr: 6-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 11%

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School

Location

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Arthur W. Booth School (Closed 2004)

414 Davis St
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 735-3550

Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Chemung County Sheriffcounty Jail (Closed 2004)

Alternative School

211 William St
Elmira, NY 14901

Chemung Elementary School (Closed 2023)

71 North St
Chemung, NY 14825
(607) 529-3221

Gr: 5 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1

Elmira Alternative High School At Washington School (Closed 2014)

Alternative School

422 West Washington Ave
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 735-3350

Elmira Chldrn & Youth Svcs (Closed 2008)

Special Education School

100 Washington Street
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 737-4935

Gr: 4-11 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 13%

Elmira Correctional Facility - Brockway School (Closed 2008)

Alternative School

Box 500
Elmira, NY 14902
(607) 734-3901

Gr: Inquire with school | 15 students Minority enrollment: 73%

Southport Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)

Alternative School

Institution Rd
Pine City, NY 14871
(607) 737-0850

Gr: Inquire with school | 12 students Minority enrollment: 92%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Chemung County, NY?

The top ranked public middle schools in Chemung County, NY include Horseheads Middle School, Cohen Middle School and Ernie Davis Academy.

How many public middle schools are located in Chemung County?

4 public middle schools are located in Chemung County.

What is the racial composition of students in Chemung County?

Chemung County public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).