Public schools in Corning, NY
6 open public schools with an address in Corning, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,789
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.4:1
New York median 11.1:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Corning public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Corning, NY: 4 elementary, 2 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,789 students, an average of 465 per school. The largest campus is Corning-Painted Post High School (1,524 students), and the largest elementary school is William E Severn Elementary School (404).
Every listed school belongs to Corning City School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.4:1, higher than the statewide school median of 11.1:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 44% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Corning
Elementary schools in Corning
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Carder Elementary School Corning City School District | KG–05 | 399 | 12.1:1 | |
| Hugh W Gregg Elementary School Corning City School District | KG–05 | 214 | 14.2:1 | |
| William E Severn Elementary School Corning City School District | PK–05 | 404 | 11.2:1 | |
| Winfield Street Elementary School Corning City School District | KG–05 | 224 | 13.6:1 |
High schools in Corning
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corning Painted Post High School Learning Center Corning City School District · Alternative School | 10–12 | 24 | 4:1 | |
| Corning-Painted Post High School Corning City School District | 09–12 | 1,524 | 12.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White83.2%
- Hispanic4.5%
- Black2.6%
- Asian2.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Corning schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,789 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Corning
How many public schools are in Corning, NY?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Corning: 4 elementary, 2 high. Together they reported 2,789 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Corning?
All listed public schools with an address in Corning belong to Corning City School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Corning?
Corning-Painted Post High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Corning, with 1,524 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Corning?
No school with an address in Corning is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in New York.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Corning schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Corning public schools is 12.4:1, higher than the New York school median of 11.1:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Corning guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All New York cities