For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,369 students in 14901, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 14901, NY are Finn Academy An Elmira Charter School and Thomas K Beecher School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 14901 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 14901, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14901, NY Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Finn Academy An Elmira Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
610 Lake St
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 737-8040
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 737-8040
Gr: K-6 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Thomas K Beecher School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
310 Sullivan St
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 735-3500
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 735-3500
Gr: 3-6 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 14901, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 14901, NY include Finn Academy An Elmira Charter School and Thomas K Beecher School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 14901?
4 public elementary schools are located in 14901.
What is the racial composition of students in 14901?
14901 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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