For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 3,272 students in Chemung County, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Chemung County, NY are Gardner Road Elementary School, Big Flats School and Ridge Road School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chemung County, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Chemung County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Chemung County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-4 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Big Flats School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
543 Maple St
Big Flats, NY 14814
(607) 739-6373
Big Flats, NY 14814
(607) 739-6373
Gr: PK-4 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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
Gr: PK-4 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
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
Gr: PK-4 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Spencer-van Etten Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7 Langford St
Van Etten, NY 14889
(607) 589-7110
Van Etten, NY 14889
(607) 589-7110
Gr: PK-4 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Cohen Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Robinwood Ave
Elmira, NY 14903
(607) 734-7132
Elmira, NY 14903
(607) 734-7132
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
1115 Hall St
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 735-3700
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 735-3700
Gr: PK-2 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
309 W Thurston St
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 735-3900
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 735-3900
Gr: PK-2 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
1551 Pennsylvania Ave
Pine City, NY 14871
(607) 735-3800
Pine City, NY 14871
(607) 735-3800
Gr: PK-2 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
409 Riverside Ave
Elmira, NY 14904
(607) 735-3850
Elmira, NY 14904
(607) 735-3850
Gr: PK-2 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Chemung County, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Chemung County, NY include Gardner Road Elementary School, Big Flats School and Ridge Road School.
How many public preschools are located in Chemung County?
9 public preschools are located in Chemung County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chemung County?
Chemung County public preschools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Chemung County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Chemung County 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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