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Binghamton City School District (2026) - Binghamton, NY

Binghamton City School District

164 Hawley St
Binghamton, NY 13901-2126
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Binghamton City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,531 students in Binghamton City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Binghamton City School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
10 Schools
4,810 Schools
# Students
4,531 Students
2,503,634 Students
# Teachers
468 Teachers
218,347 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Binghamton City School District, which is ranked #981 of all 1,008 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 78% has increased from 65% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#987 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
23%
52%
26%
49%
60%
78%
78%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.73
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
10%
% Hispanic
17%
31%
% Black
28%
15%
% White
39%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $31,533 is higher than the state median of $31,371. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,179 is less than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$143 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$132 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,533
$31,371
Spending / Student
$29,179
$32,248

Best Binghamton City School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Binghamton High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
31 Main St
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607) 762-8239
Gr: 9-12 | 1,262 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Thomas Jefferson School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
151 Helen St
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607) 763-8431
Gr: K-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
West Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
W Middle Ave
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607) 763-8401
Gr: 6-8 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Horace Mann School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
30 College St
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607) 762-8273
Gr: PK-5 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Woodrow Wilson School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
287 Prospect St
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607) 763-8442
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #66.
Macarthur School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1123 Vestal Ave
Binghamton, NY 13901
(607) 763-8485
Gr: PK-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Calvin Coolidge School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
261 Robinson St
Binghamton, NY 13904
(607) 762-8291
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Theodore Roosevelt School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9 Ogden St
Binghamton, NY 13901
(607) 762-8283
Gr: PK-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #99.
East Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
167 E Frederick St
Binghamton, NY 13904
(607) 762-8315
Gr: 6-8 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1010.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
262 Conklin Ave
Binghamton, NY 13903
(607) 762-8344
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Binghamton City School District?
Binghamton City School District manages 10 public schools serving 4,531 students.
What is the rank of Binghamton City School District?
Binghamton City School District is ranked #981 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Binghamton City School District?
39% of Binghamton City School District students are White, 28% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Binghamton City School District?
Binghamton City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Binghamton City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,179 is less than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,531 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : 78% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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