For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,281 students in Johnson City, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 267 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Johnson City, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Johnson City, NY are Johnson City Senior High School, Johnson City Middle School and Johnson City Elementary/intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnson City, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Johnson City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Johnson City, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Johnson City Senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
666 Reynolds Rd
Johnson City, NY 13790
(607) 930-1009
Johnson City, NY 13790
(607) 930-1009
Gr: 9-12 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Johnson City Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 Columbia Dr
Johnson City, NY 13790
(607) 930-1012
Johnson City, NY 13790
(607) 930-1012
Gr: 6-8 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Johnson City Elementary/intermediate School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Columbia Dr
Johnson City, NY 13790
(607) 930-1015
Johnson City, NY 13790
(607) 930-1015
Gr: 3-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
601 Columbia Dr
Johnson City, NY 13790
(607) 930-1015
Johnson City, NY 13790
(607) 930-1015
Gr: PK-2 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Johnson City, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Johnson City, NY include Johnson City Senior High School, Johnson City Middle School and Johnson City Elementary/intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Johnson City?
4 public schools are located in Johnson City.
What percentage of students in Johnson City go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Johnson City are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Johnson City?
Johnson City public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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