Best Elmira Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,057 students in Elmira, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Elmira, NY are Cohen Middle School and Ernie Davis Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elmira, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Elmira have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Elmira, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cohen Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Robinwood Ave
Elmira, NY 14903
(607) 734-5078
Gr: 6-8 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Ernie Davis Academy
(Math: 26% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
933 Hoffman St
Elmira, NY 14905
(607) 735-3100
Gr: 7-8 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Elmira Psychiatric Center
Special Education School
100 Washington St
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 737-4874
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 11%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Elmira, New York

Elmira, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
414 Davis St
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 735-3550
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
211 William St
Elmira, NY 14901
422 West Washington Ave
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 735-3350
100 Washington Street
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 737-4935
Gr: 4-11 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Box 500
Elmira, NY 14902
(607) 734-3901
Gr: Inquire with school | 15 students Minority enrollment: 73%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Elmira, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Elmira, NY include Cohen Middle School and Ernie Davis Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Elmira?
3 public middle schools are located in Elmira.
What is the racial composition of students in Elmira?
Elmira public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

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