For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,440 students in Hornell, NY (there are , serving 181 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Hornell, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Hornell, NY are Hornell Junior-senior High School and Hornell Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hornell, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Hornell have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hornell, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hornell Junior-senior High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
134 Seneca St
Hornell, NY 14843
(607) 324-1303
Hornell, NY 14843
(607) 324-1303
Grades: 7-12
| 608 students
Rank: #22.
Hornell Intermediate School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
71 Buffalo St
Hornell, NY 14843
(607) 324-1304
Hornell, NY 14843
(607) 324-1304
Grades: 2-6
| 505 students
Rank: n/an/a
Avondale Ave
Hornell, NY 14843
(607) 324-0014
Hornell, NY 14843
(607) 324-0014
Grades: PK-1
| 327 students
Hornell, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Boces Steuben-allegany High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
P.o. Box 586
Hornell, NY 14843
(607) 324-7880
Hornell, NY 14843
(607) 324-7880
Grades: 7-12
| 246 students
134 Seneca St
Hornell, NY 14843
(607) 324-1303
Hornell, NY 14843
(607) 324-1303
Grades: 7-8
| 248 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hornell, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Hornell, NY include Hornell Junior-senior High School and Hornell Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Hornell?
3 public schools are located in Hornell.
What percentage of students in Hornell go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Hornell are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hornell?
Hornell public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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