For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,789 students in Corning, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 370 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Corning, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Corning, NY are Corning-painted Post High School, Hugh W Gregg Elementary School and Frederick Carder Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Corning, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Corning have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Corning, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Corning-painted Post High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Cantigny St
Corning, NY 14830
(607) 654-2988
Corning, NY 14830
(607) 654-2988
Gr: 9-12 | 1,524 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Hugh W Gregg Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
164 Flint Ave
Corning, NY 14830
(607) 962-1514
Corning, NY 14830
(607) 962-1514
Gr: K-5 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Frederick Carder Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
289 State St
Corning, NY 14830
(607) 962-2454
Corning, NY 14830
(607) 962-2454
Gr: K-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
William E Severn Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
36 Mcmahon Ave
Corning, NY 14830
(607) 962-6844
Corning, NY 14830
(607) 962-6844
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Corning Painted Post High School Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Corning Cc-1 Academic Dr
Corning, NY 14830
(607) 962-9283
Corning, NY 14830
(607) 962-9283
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Winfield Street Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
193 Winfield St
Corning, NY 14830
(607) 962-6706
Corning, NY 14830
(607) 962-6706
Gr: PK-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Corning, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Corning, NY include Corning-painted Post High School, Hugh W Gregg Elementary School and Frederick Carder Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Corning?
6 public schools are located in Corning.
What percentage of students in Corning go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Corning are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Corning?
Corning public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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