For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,687 students in Horseheads, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Horseheads, NY are Gardner Road Elementary School, Horseheads Intermediate School and Ridge Road School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Horseheads, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Horseheads have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Horseheads, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gardner Road Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
541 Gardner Rd
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-6347
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-6347
Grades: K-4
| 385 students
Rank: #22.
Horseheads Intermediate School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
952 Sing Sing Rd
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-6366
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-6366
Grades: 5-6
| 574 students
Rank: #33.
Ridge Road School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
112 Ridge Rd
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-6351
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-6351
Grades: PK-4
| 414 students
Rank: #44.
Center Street School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
812 Center St
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-5601
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-5601
Grades: PK-4
| 314 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Horseheads, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Horseheads, NY include Gardner Road Elementary School, Horseheads Intermediate School and Ridge Road School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Horseheads?
4 public elementary schools are located in Horseheads.
What is the racial composition of students in Horseheads?
Horseheads public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Horseheads are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Horseheads include: Ridge Road School vs. Gardner Road Elementary School, Gardner Road Elementary School vs. Ridge Road School, Center Street School vs. Ridge Road School
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