For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 891 students in Watkins Glen, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Watkins Glen, NY are Watkins Glen Central High School and Watkins Glen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Watkins Glen, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Watkins Glen have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Watkins Glen, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Watkins Glen Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 12th St
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
(607) 535-3210
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
(607) 535-3210
Gr: 7-12 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Watkins Glen Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
612 S Decatur St
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
(607) 535-3250
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
(607) 535-3250
Gr: PK-6 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Watkins Glen, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 10th St
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
(607) 535-3230
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
(607) 535-3230
Gr: 7-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Watkins Glen, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Watkins Glen, NY include Watkins Glen Central High School and Watkins Glen Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Watkins Glen?
2 public schools are located in Watkins Glen.
What is the racial composition of students in Watkins Glen?
Watkins Glen public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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