For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 394 students in Chemung County, NY.
The top-ranked public charter school in Chemung County, NY is Finn Academy An Elmira Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chemung County, NY public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New York public charter school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 52% statewide average). Charter schools in Chemung County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public charter school average of 94% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Chemung County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Finn Academy An Elmira Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
610 Lake St
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 737-8040
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 737-8040
Gr: K-6 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Chemung County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
414 Davis St
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 735-3550
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 735-3550
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
71 North St
Chemung, NY 14825
(607) 529-3221
Chemung, NY 14825
(607) 529-3221
Gr: 5 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Elmira Alternative High School At Washington School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
422 West Washington Ave
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 735-3350
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 735-3350
Elmira Chldrn & Youth Svcs (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
100 Washington Street
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 737-4935
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 737-4935
Gr: 4-11 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Elmira Correctional Facility - Brockway School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Box 500
Elmira, NY 14902
(607) 734-3901
Elmira, NY 14902
(607) 734-3901
Gr: Inquire with school | 15 students Minority enrollment: 73%
Southport Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Institution Rd
Pine City, NY 14871
(607) 737-0850
Pine City, NY 14871
(607) 737-0850
Gr: Inquire with school | 12 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Chemung County, NY?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Chemung County, NY include Finn Academy An Elmira Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Chemung County?
1 public charter schools are located in Chemung County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chemung County?
Chemung County public charter schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public charter schools average of 94% (majority Black).
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