For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,648 students in Horseheads, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Horseheads, NY are Gardner Road Elementary School, Horseheads Intermediate School and Ridge Road School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Horseheads, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Horseheads have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Horseheads, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gardner Road Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
541 Gardner Rd
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-6347
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-6347
Gr: PK-4 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Horseheads Intermediate School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
952 Sing Sing Rd
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-6366
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-6366
Gr: 5-6 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Ridge Road School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
112 Ridge Rd
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-6351
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-6351
Gr: PK-4 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Center Street School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
812 Center St
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-5601
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-5601
Gr: PK-4 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Horseheads, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Horseheads, NY include Gardner Road Elementary School, Horseheads Intermediate School and Ridge Road School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Horseheads?
4 public elementary schools are located in Horseheads.
What is the racial composition of students in Horseheads?
Horseheads public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Horseheads are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Horseheads include: Ridge Road School vs. Gardner Road Elementary School, Gardner Road Elementary School vs. Ridge Road School, Center Street School vs. Ridge Road School
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