Best Schools in West Elmira, NY
West Elmira, NY has 10 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,949 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in West Elmira underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in West Elmira, NY
The top high schools in West Elmira, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thomas A Edison High School
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Elmira Heights Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 321 Students
2. Elmira High School
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Elmira City School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1249 Students
Best Middle Schools in West Elmira, NY
The top middle schools in West Elmira, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cohen Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Elmira Heights Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 230 Students
2. Ernie Davis Academy
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Elmira City School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 802 Students
Best Elementary Schools in West Elmira, NY
The top elementary schools in West Elmira, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cohen Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Elmira Heights Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 494 Students
2. Broadway Elementary School
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Elmira City School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 359 Students
3. Hendy Avenue School
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Elmira City School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 403 Students
4. Pine City School
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Elmira City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 343 Students
5. Diven School
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Elmira City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 326 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in West Elmira, NY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
West Elmira, NY has a total population of 4,976 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 52% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in West Elmira, 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 West Elmira, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.74 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.60 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.14 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in West Elmira, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for West Elmira, NY.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit West Elmira, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in West Elmira, NY
How many schools are in West Elmira, NY?
West Elmira, NY has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,949 students in total.
How do schools in West Elmira perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in West Elmira score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in West Elmira underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in West Elmira?
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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