Best Schools in Tioga County, NY
Tioga County, NY has 42 public schools (13 high, 12 middle, 16 elementary) serving 18,997 students. On average they score 62% on state proficiency tests against a projected 67%, so schools in Tioga County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Tioga County, NY
The top high schools in Tioga County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Vestal Senior High School
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Vestal Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1000 Students
2. Maine-endwell Senior High School
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Maine-endwell Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 728 Students
3. Ithaca Senior High School
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Ithaca City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1341 Students
4. Tioga Senior High School
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Tioga Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 276 Students
5. Dryden High School
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Dryden Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 362 Students
6. Owego Free Academy
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Owego-apalachin Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 606 Students
7. Waverly High School
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Waverly Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 443 Students
8. Union-endicott High School
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Union-endicott Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 999 Students
9. Marathon High School
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Marathon Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 315 Students
10. Spencer-van Etten High School
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Spencer-van Etten Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 241 Students
Best Middle Schools in Tioga County, NY
The top middle schools in Tioga County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tioga Middle School
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Tioga Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 264 Students
2. Boynton Middle School
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Ithaca City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 526 Students
3. Dewitt Middle School
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Ithaca City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 478 Students
4. Waverly Middle School
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Waverly Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 463 Students
5. Maine-endwell Middle School
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Maine-endwell Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 9 • 564 Students
6. Vestal Middle School
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Vestal Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 781 Students
7. Spencer-van Etten Middle School
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Spencer-van Etten Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 235 Students
8. Owego-apalachin Middle School
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Owego-apalachin Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 443 Students
9. Dryden Middle School
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Dryden Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 275 Students
10. Jennie F Snapp Middle School
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Union-endicott Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 822 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Tioga County, NY
The top elementary schools in Tioga County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tioga Hills Elementary School
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Vestal Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 263 Students
2. Apalachin Elementary School
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Owego-apalachin Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 388 Students
3. Tioga Elementary School
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Tioga Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 348 Students
4. Caroline Elementary School
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Ithaca City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 293 Students
5. Maine Memorial School
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Maine-endwell Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 470 Students
6. Ann G Mcguinness Elementar School
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Union-endicott Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 317 Students
7. Owego Elementary School
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Owego-apalachin Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 486 Students
8. Dryden Elementary School
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Dryden Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 486 Students
9. Thomas J Watson Sr Elementary School
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Union-endicott Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 267 Students
10. Caryl E Adams Primary School
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Whitney Point Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 463 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Tioga County, NY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Tioga County, NY has a total population of 48,455 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Tioga County, NY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Tioga County, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.81 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.39 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.41 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Tioga County, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Tioga County, NY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Tioga County, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Tioga County, NY
How many schools are in Tioga County, NY?
Tioga County, NY has 42 public schools: 13 high schools, 12 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 18,997 students in total.
How do schools in Tioga County perform on state tests?
On average, 42 schools in Tioga County score 62% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 67%, so on average schools in Tioga County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Tioga County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 59%
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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 66%
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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Tioga County
6 places in Tioga County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
School districts (5)
- Owego-Apalachin Central School District (4 schools)
- Waverly Central School District (4 schools)
- Newark Valley Central School District (3 schools)
- Spencer-Van Etten Central School District (3 schools)
- Tioga Central School District (3 schools)