For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,686 students in 13905, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 466 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 13905, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 13905, NY are Binghamton High School, Thomas Jefferson School and West Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 13905 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 13905, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 13905, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Binghamton High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
31 Main St
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607) 762-8239
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607) 762-8239
Gr: 9-12 | 1,262 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Thomas Jefferson School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
151 Helen St
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607) 763-8431
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607) 763-8431
Gr: K-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
West Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
W Middle Ave
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607) 763-8401
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607) 763-8401
Gr: 6-8 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Horace Mann School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
30 College St
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607) 762-8273
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607) 762-8273
Gr: PK-5 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Woodrow Wilson School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
287 Prospect St
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607) 763-8442
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607) 763-8442
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Broome-delaware-tioga Boces
Special Education School
435 Glenwood Rd
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607) 766-3802
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607) 766-3802
Gr: K-12 | 1,055 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
13905, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Broome Developmental Center (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
249 Glenwood Rd
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607) 770-0475
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607) 770-0475
Gr: Inquire with school | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 13905, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 13905, NY include Binghamton High School, Thomas Jefferson School and West Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 13905?
6 public schools are located in 13905.
What percentage of students in 13905 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 13905 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 13905?
13905 public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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