Photo: Pete716 · CC BY-SA 4.0Corning’s public schools score below 59% of New York districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving Corning, 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.
Corning’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 916 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Corning’s, its schools beat 54%, higher 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 ↓
Four 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 ↓
Choice beyond the district
Alternative School for Math & Science (private), Alternative School for Math and Science (private) and Corning Christian Academy (private) are in town. Every school ↓
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 Corning’s grade
C+: better than 41% of New York school districts, #473 of 755 New York towns. 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 Corning, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Corning · depends on your address
William E Severn Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 404 students · 11:1 students per teacher
Winfield Street Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 224 students · 14:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Corning
Corning-Painted Post Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 925 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Painted Post
7th grade in Corning
Corning-Painted Post Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 925 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Painted Post
8th grade in Corning
Corning-Painted Post Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 925 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Painted Post
9th grade in Corning
Corning-Painted Post High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,524 students · 13:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Corning
Corning-Painted Post High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,524 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Corning’s public schools are run by Corning City School District, which also serves Campbell, Catlin, Caton 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
Corning vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share Corning’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Corning | C+ | Corning City |
| South Corning | C+ | Corning City |
| Riverside | — | Corning City |
All 2 neighbors share Corning City with Corning, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Corning
9 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 Corning’s schools
Are Corning’s schools good?
On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Corning children attend score below 59% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #473 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 54%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Corning in?
Corning City School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 4,354 students in 9 schools (2024–25).
Where do Corning kids go to high school?
Corning-Painted Post High School, with 1,524 students; its own test results earn an A+.
What is Corning’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 Corning spend per student?
$27,146 in Corning City School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Corning?
Yes: Alternative School for Math & Science (nonsectarian, grades 6–8, 139 students), Alternative School for Math and Science (nonsectarian, grades 6–8, 139 students) and Corning Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 93 students).
Parents talk
What Corning families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Corning → 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.