For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 2,779 students in Tioga County, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Tioga County, NY are Apalachin Elementary School, Newark Valley Senior High School and Candor Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tioga County, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Tioga County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Middle Schools in Tioga County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Apalachin Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
405 Pennsylvania Ave
Apalachin, NY 13732
(607) 687-7304
Apalachin, NY 13732
(607) 687-7304
Grades: PK-8
| 376 students
Rank: #22.
Newark Valley Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
68 Wilson Creek Rd
Newark Valley, NY 13811
(607) 642-8665
Newark Valley, NY 13811
(607) 642-8665
Grades: 8-12
| 405 students
Rank: #33.
Candor Junior-senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Academy St
Candor, NY 13743
(607) 659-5020
Candor, NY 13743
(607) 659-5020
Grades: 7-12
| 289 students
Rank: #44.
Owego-apalachin Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3 Sheldon Guile Blvd
Owego, NY 13827
(607) 687-7302
Owego, NY 13827
(607) 687-7302
Grades: 6-8
| 461 students
Rank: #55.
Spencer-van Etten Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Center St
Spencer, NY 14883
(607) 589-7120
Spencer, NY 14883
(607) 589-7120
Grades: 5-8
| 230 students
Rank: #66.
Waverly Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Frederick St
Waverly, NY 14892
(607) 565-3410
Waverly, NY 14892
(607) 565-3410
Grades: 5-8
| 471 students
Rank: #77.
Tioga Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
27 5th Ave
Tioga Center, NY 13845
(607) 687-8004
Tioga Center, NY 13845
(607) 687-8004
Grades: 5-8
| 273 students
Rank: #88.
Newark Valley Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
88 Whig St
Newark Valley, NY 13811
(607) 642-5524
Newark Valley, NY 13811
(607) 642-5524
Grades: 4-7
| 274 students
Tioga County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
139 Roki Blvd
Nichols, NY 13812
(607) 699-7458
Nichols, NY 13812
(607) 699-7458
Grades: PK-4
| 128 students
Tioga County Jail (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
103 Corporate Dr
Owego, NY 13827
(607) 687-1010
Owego, NY 13827
(607) 687-1010
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Tioga County, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Tioga County, NY include Apalachin Elementary School, Newark Valley Senior High School and Candor Junior-senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Tioga County?
8 public middle schools are located in Tioga County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tioga County?
Tioga County public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Tioga County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Tioga County include: Tioga Middle School vs. Waverly Middle School, Waverly Middle School vs. Tioga Middle School, Owego-apalachin Middle School vs. Apalachin Elementary School
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