Photo: J. Passepartout · CC BY-SA 4.0Caton’s public schools score below 59% of New York districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving Caton, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New York, not nationally.
From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 89% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Caton’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 696 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Caton’s, its schools beat 23%, lower than their 41% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 47% of tested students were proficient in reading and 45% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 89% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
83% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across New York. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $27,146 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Six elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Corning-Painted Post Middle School, then Corning-Painted Post High School. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Caton’s grade
C+: better than 41% of New York school districts. Both inputs trail the New York average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Caton, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Caton · depends on your address
William E Severn Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 404 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Corning
Winfield Street Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 224 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Corning
6th grade in Caton
Corning-Painted Post Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 925 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Painted Post
7th grade in Caton
Corning-Painted Post Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 925 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Painted Post
8th grade in Caton
Corning-Painted Post Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 925 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Painted Post
9th grade in Caton
Corning-Painted Post High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,524 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Corning
10th grade in Caton
Corning-Painted Post High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,524 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Corning
Caton’s public schools are run by Corning City School District, which also serves Campbell, Catlin, Corning and Corning and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
Caton vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share Caton’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Caton | C+ | Corning City |
| Lindley | C+ | Corning City |
| Southport | D | Elmira City |
| Corning | C+ | Corning City |
2 of the 3 neighbors share Corning City with Caton, so their letters differ mainly through other districts. Jackson, PA borders Caton but is graded on its own state’s tests, so it’s left out.
Every school in Caton
8 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New York’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Caton’s schools
Are Caton’s schools good?
On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Caton children attend score below 59% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 23%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Caton in?
Corning City School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 4,354 students in 9 schools (2024–25).
Where do Caton kids go to high school?
Corning-Painted Post High School in Corning, with 1,524 students; its own test results earn an A+.
What is Caton’s graduation rate?
83% of the class of 2023 in Corning City School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does Caton spend per student?
$27,146 in Corning City School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Caton families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Caton → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New York. Stars are from neighbors.