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Best Tioga County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 2,779 students in Tioga County, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Tioga County, NY are Apalachin Elementary School, Tioga Middle School and Owego-apalachin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tioga County, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Tioga County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Tioga County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Apalachin Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
405 Pennsylvania Ave
Apalachin, NY 13732
(607) 687-7304
Gr: PK-8 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Tioga Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
27 5th Ave
Tioga Center, NY 13845
(607) 687-8004
Gr: 5-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Owego-apalachin Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3 Sheldon Guile Blvd
Owego, NY 13827
(607) 687-7302
Gr: 6-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Waverly Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Frederick St
Waverly, NY 14892
(607) 565-3410
Gr: 5-8 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Candor Junior-senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Academy St
Candor, NY 13743
(607) 659-5020
Gr: 7-12 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Newark Valley Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
68 Wilson Creek Rd
Newark Valley, NY 13811
(607) 642-8665
Gr: 8-12 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #77.
Spencer-van Etten Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Center St
Spencer, NY 14883
(607) 589-7120
Gr: 5-8 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Newark Valley Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
88 Whig St
Newark Valley, NY 13811
(607) 642-5524
Gr: 4-7 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Tioga County, NY

Tioga County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Nichols Elementary School (Closed 2012)
139 Roki Blvd
Nichols, NY 13812
(607) 699-7458
Gr: PK-4 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Tioga County Jail (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
103 Corporate Dr
Owego, NY 13827
(607) 687-1010

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Tioga County, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Tioga County, NY include Apalachin Elementary School, Tioga Middle School and Owego-apalachin Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Tioga County?
8 public middle schools are located in Tioga County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tioga County?
Tioga County public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Tioga County are often viewed compared to one another?

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