For the 2025 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 51±¬ÁÏs in Watkins Glen, NY (2025)
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 51±¬ÁÏs (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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