For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 954 students in Owego, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Owego, NY are Owego Elementary School and Owego-apalachin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Owego, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Owego have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Owego, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Owego Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2 Sheldon Guile Blvd
Owego, NY 13827
(607) 687-7303
Owego, NY 13827
(607) 687-7303
Gr: PK-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Owego-apalachin Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3 Sheldon Guile Blvd
Owego, NY 13827
(607) 687-7302
Owego, NY 13827
(607) 687-7302
Gr: 6-8 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Owego, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Owego, NY include Owego Elementary School and Owego-apalachin Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Owego?
2 public elementary schools are located in Owego.
What is the racial composition of students in Owego?
Owego public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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