Photo: Doug Kerr · CC BY-SA 2.0Hornell’s public schools score below 82% of New York districts on tests and graduation
Math proficiency in Hornell’s districts is 28%, below the New York average (46%). The grade covers the public school district serving Hornell, 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 90% 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.
Hornell’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 35% of tested students were proficient in reading and 28% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 90% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
80–84% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across New York (the state reports Hornell’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $25,290 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one middle school
From grade 2 the district’s path is Hornell Intermediate School, then Hornell Junior-Senior High School. Enrollment is up 12% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
St. Anns Academy (private) is 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 Hornell’s grade
C−: better than 18% of New York school districts, #669 of 755 New York towns. Both inputs trail the New York average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Hornell, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Hornell
North Hornell School
Grades PK–1 · 331 students · 12:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Hornell
Hornell Intermediate School
Grades 1–6 · 487 students · 11:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Hornell
Hornell Intermediate School
Grades 1–6 · 487 students · 11:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Hornell
Hornell Intermediate School
Grades 1–6 · 487 students · 11:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Hornell
Hornell Intermediate School
Grades 1–6 · 487 students · 11:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Hornell
Hornell Intermediate School
Grades 1–6 · 487 students · 11:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Hornell · depends on your address
Hornell Junior-Senior High School
Grades 6–12 · 650 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Hornell Intermediate School
Grades 1–6 · 487 students · 11:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Hornell
Hornell Junior-Senior High School
Grades 6–12 · 650 students · 13:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Hornell
Hornell Junior-Senior High School
Grades 6–12 · 650 students · 13:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Hornell
Hornell Junior-Senior High School
Grades 6–12 · 650 students · 13:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Hornell
Hornell Junior-Senior High School
Grades 6–12 · 650 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Hornell’s public schools are run by Hornell City School District, which also serves Fremont, Hornellsville and North Hornell. Parts of Hornell (13% of its land) are served by Arkport Central instead. 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.
Well below the state in reading
Hornell vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share Hornell’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Hornell | C− | Hornell City |
| North Hornell | — | Hornell City |
Every school in Hornell
4 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 Hornell’s schools
Are Hornell’s schools good?
On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Hornell children attend score below 82% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade, #669 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 22%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Hornell in?
Hornell City School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,468 students in 3 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Hornell are served by Arkport Central.
What is Hornell’s graduation rate?
80–84% of the class of 2023 in Hornell City School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does Hornell spend per student?
$25,290 in Hornell City School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Hornell?
Yes: St. Anns Academy (Catholic, grades PK–3, 33 students).
Parents talk
What Hornell families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Hornell → 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.