Best Public Elementary Schools in Auburn, NY (2025-26)

Best Auburn Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,316 students in Auburn, NY.

The top ranked public elementary schools in Auburn, NY are William H Seward Elementary School, Owasco Elementary School and Herman Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Auburn, NY public elementary schools have an score of 36% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and score of 28% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Auburn have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Auburn, NY (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

William H Seward Elementary School

(Math: 48% | Reading: 38%)
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52 Metcalf Dr
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 255-8600

Gr: K-6 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Rank: #22.

Owasco Elementary School

(Math: 36% | Reading: 30%)
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66 Letchworth St
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 255-8720

Gr: K-6 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Rank: #33.

Herman Avenue Elementary School

(Math: 35% | Reading: 24%)
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2 N Herman Ave
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 255-8680

Gr: K-6 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

Rank: #44.

Genesee Street Elementary School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
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244 Genesee St
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 255-8640

Gr: K-6 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

Rank: #55.

Casey Park Elementary School

(Math: 24% | Reading: 22%)
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101 Pulaski St
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 255-8760

Gr: K-6 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Rank: n/an/a

Cayuga-onondaga Boces

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1879 W Genesee St Rd
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 253-0361

Gr: K-12 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

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Auburn, New York 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

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Auburn Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)

Alternative School

135 State St
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 253-8401

Gr: Inquire with school | 14 students Minority enrollment: 64%

Auburn Res Center (Closed 2008)

Alternative School

6734 Pineridge Road
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 253-2789

Gr: 7-11 | 22 students

Cayuga County Jail (Closed 2004)

Alternative School

7445 County House Road
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 253-1222

Harriet Tubman Res Center (Closed 2008)

Alternative School

6706 Pine Ridge Road
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 255-3481

Gr: 7-11 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 88%

West Middle School (Closed 2012)

217 Genesee St
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 255-8543

Gr: 6-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Auburn, NY?

The top ranked public elementary schools in Auburn, NY include William H Seward Elementary School, Owasco Elementary School and Herman Avenue Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Auburn?

6 public elementary schools are located in Auburn.

What is the racial composition of students in Auburn?

Auburn public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Which public elementary schools in Auburn are often viewed compared to one another?