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Best Chemung County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,599 students in Chemung County, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Chemung County, NY are Horseheads Middle School, Cohen Middle School and Ernie Davis Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chemung County, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Chemung County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Chemung County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horseheads Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
950 Sing Sing Rd
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-6356
Gr: 7-8 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Cohen Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Robinwood Ave
Elmira, NY 14903
(607) 734-5078
Gr: 6-8 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Ernie Davis Academy
(Math: 26% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
933 Hoffman St
Elmira, NY 14905
(607) 735-3100
Gr: 7-8 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Elmira Psychiatric Center
Special Education School
100 Washington St
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 737-4874
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 11%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Chemung County, NY

Chemung County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
414 Davis St
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 735-3550
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
211 William St
Elmira, NY 14901
71 North St
Chemung, NY 14825
(607) 529-3221
Gr: 5 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
422 West Washington Ave
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 735-3350
100 Washington Street
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 737-4935
Gr: 4-11 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Box 500
Elmira, NY 14902
(607) 734-3901
Gr: Inquire with school | 15 students Minority enrollment: 73%
Institution Rd
Pine City, NY 14871
(607) 737-0850
Gr: Inquire with school | 12 students Minority enrollment: 92%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Chemung County, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Chemung County, NY include Horseheads Middle School, Cohen Middle School and Ernie Davis Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Chemung County?
4 public middle schools are located in Chemung County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chemung County?
Chemung County public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

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