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Best Steuben County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public elementary schools serving 9,595 students in Steuben County, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Steuben County, NY are Hugh W Gregg Elementary School, Calvin U Smith Elementary School and Glenn H Curtiss Memorial School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Steuben County, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Steuben County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Steuben County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hugh W Gregg Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
164 Flint Ave
Corning, NY 14830
(607) 962-1514
Gr: K-5 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Calvin U Smith Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3414 Stanton St
Painted Post, NY 14870
(607) 936-4156
Gr: K-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Glenn H Curtiss Memorial School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8272 Main St
Hammondsport, NY 14840
(607) 569-5200
Gr: PK-6 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Frederick Carder Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
289 State St
Corning, NY 14830
(607) 962-2454
Gr: K-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Erwin Valley Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
16 Beartown Rd
Painted Post, NY 14870
(607) 936-6514
Gr: K-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Jasper-troupsburg Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
908 State Rt 36
Troupsburg, NY 14885
(607) 525-6301
Gr: K-6 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #77.
Prattsburgh Central School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1 Academy St
Prattsburgh, NY 14873
(607) 522-3795
Gr: PK-12 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #88.
Campbell-savona Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
64 E Lamoka Ave
Savona, NY 14879
(607) 527-9800
Gr: PK-6 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
Arkport Central School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
35 East Ave
Arkport, NY 14807
(607) 295-7471
Gr: PK-12 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1010.
Canisteo-greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
120 Greenwood St
Canisteo, NY 14823
(607) 698-4225
Gr: PK-6 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1111.
William E Severn Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
36 Mcmahon Ave
Corning, NY 14830
(607) 962-6844
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1212.
Wayland-cohocton Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2350 Rt 63
Wayland, NY 14572
(585) 728-2551
Gr: 5-8 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1313.
Hornell Junior-senior High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
134 Seneca St
Hornell, NY 14843
(607) 324-1303
Gr: 6-12 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1414.
Vernon E Wightman Primary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
216 Maple Hts
Bath, NY 14810
(607) 776-4123
Gr: PK-4 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1515.
Wayland Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2350 Rt 63
Wayland, NY 14572
(585) 728-3547
Gr: K-4 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1616.
Corning-painted Post Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
35 Victory Hwy
Painted Post, NY 14870
(607) 654-2966
Gr: 6-8 | 925 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1717.
Avoca Central School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
17 Oliver St #29
Avoca, NY 14809
(607) 566-2221
Gr: PK-12 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1818.
Addison Middle/high School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Colwell St
Addison, NY 14801
(607) 359-2241
Gr: 6-12 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1919.
Dana L Lyon Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
25 Ellas Ave
Bath, NY 14810
(607) 776-4110
Gr: 4-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #2020.
Hornell Intermediate School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
71 Buffalo St
Hornell, NY 14843
(607) 324-1304
Gr: 1-6 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2121.
Winfield Street Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
193 Winfield St
Corning, NY 14830
(607) 962-6706
Gr: PK-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2222.
Tuscarora Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7 Cleveland Dr
Addison, NY 14801
(607) 359-2261
Gr: K-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
North Hornell School
Avondale Ave
Hornell, NY 14843
(607) 324-0014
Gr: PK-1 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Schuyler-steuben-chemung-tioga-allegany Boces
Special Education School
9579 Vocational Dr
Painted Post, NY 14870
(607) 654-2283
Gr: K-12 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Steuben County, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Steuben County, NY include Hugh W Gregg Elementary School, Calvin U Smith Elementary School and Glenn H Curtiss Memorial School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Steuben County?
23 public elementary schools are located in Steuben County.
What is the racial composition of students in Steuben County?
Steuben County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Steuben County are often viewed compared to one another?

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