For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,499 students in Elmira, NY.
The top ranked public preschool in Elmira, NY is Cohen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elmira, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Elmira have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Elmira, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cohen Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Robinwood Ave
Elmira, NY 14903
(607) 734-7132
Elmira, NY 14903
(607) 734-7132
Grades: PK-5
| 488 students
Rank: n/an/a
309 W Thurston St
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 735-3900
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 735-3900
Grades: PK-2
| 305 students
Rank: n/an/a
409 Riverside Ave
Elmira, NY 14904
(607) 735-3850
Elmira, NY 14904
(607) 735-3850
Grades: PK-2
| 377 students
Elmira, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
414 Davis St
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 735-3550
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 735-3550
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Chemung County Sheriffcounty Jail (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
211 William St
Elmira, NY 14901
Elmira, NY 14901
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Elmira Alternative High School At Washington School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
422 West Washington Ave
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 735-3350
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 735-3350
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Elmira Chldrn & Youth Svcs (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
100 Washington Street
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 737-4935
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 737-4935
Grades: 4-11
| 15 students
Elmira Correctional Facility - Brockway School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Box 500
Elmira, NY 14902
(607) 734-3901
Elmira, NY 14902
(607) 734-3901
Grades: Inquire with school
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Elmira, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in Elmira, NY include Cohen Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Elmira?
4 public preschools are located in Elmira.
What is the racial composition of students in Elmira?
Elmira public preschools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Elmira are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Elmira include: Cohen Elementary School vs. Diven School
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