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Steuben County

New York · Public K-12

Public-school enrollment in Steuben County clocks in around 13,701 students across 34 schools (17 elementary, 3 middle, and 10 high).

7-year change in Steuben County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
13,701
-999 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
34
-1 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
90%
was 92%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
34
13 districts
Enrollment
13,701
NCES CCD
Median income
$65,887
Below New York avg
Free/reduced lunch
51.0%
Above New York avg
Elementary
17
5,579 students
Middle
3
1,824 students
High
10
4,608 students
Combined / other
4
1,690 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
CORNING CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
4,354 students · 13 districts in Steuben County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Steuben County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
92%
Hispanic
2%
Black
2%
Asian
2%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
90%
Hispanic
3%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
26.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.0%
civilian labor
Median age
43
21.5% under 18

Test scores in Steuben County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 29 schools ranked. New York state average: 58.3%.

See all 29 schools in Steuben County ranked by score →

All schools (34)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
CORNING-PAINTED POST HIGH SCHOOLCorningHigh09-121,524·
CORNING-PAINTED POST MIDDLE SCHOOLPainted PostMiddle06-08925·
HORNELL JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHornellHigh06-12650·
SCHUYLER-STEUBEN-CHEMUNG-TIOGA-ALLEGANY BOCESPainted PostCombinedKG-12535·
DANA L LYON MIDDLE SCHOOLBathMiddle04-08509·
CANISTEO-GREENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCanisteoElementaryPK-06507·
ADDISON MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOLAddisonHigh06-12491·
HORNELL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLHornellElementary01-06487·
VERNON E WIGHTMAN PRIMARY SCHOOLBathElementaryPK-04486·
WAYLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWaylandElementaryKG-04451·
CANISTEO-GREENWOOD HIGH SCHOOLCanisteoHigh07-12450·
CAMPBELL-SAVONA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSavonaElementaryPK-06436·
ARKPORT CENTRAL SCHOOLArkportCombinedPK-12435·
TUSCARORA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLAddisonElementaryKG-05429·
WILLIAM E SEVERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCorningElementaryPK-05404·
HAVERLING SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLBathHigh09-12400·
FREDERICK CARDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCorningElementaryKG-05399·
WAYLAND-COHOCTON MIDDLE SCHOOLWaylandMiddle05-08390·
WAYLAND-COHOCTON HIGH SCHOOLWaylandHigh09-12382·
ERWIN VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPainted PostElementaryKG-05378·
AVOCA CENTRAL SCHOOLAvocaCombinedPK-12369·
PRATTSBURGH CENTRAL SCHOOLPrattsburghCombinedPK-12351·
CAMPBELL-SAVONA JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLCampbellHigh07-12343·
NORTH HORNELL SCHOOLHornellElementaryPK-01331·
CALVIN U SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPainted PostElementaryKG-05262·
WINFIELD STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCorningElementaryPK-05224·
HUGH W GREGG ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCorningElementaryKG-05214·
JASPER-TROUPSBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOLTroupsburgElementaryKG-06207·
GLENN H CURTISS MEMORIAL SCHOOLHammondsportElementaryPK-06199·
HAMMONDSPORT JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHammondsportHigh07-12193·
JASPER-TROUPSBURG JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLGreenwoodHigh07-12151·
VALLEY EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOLCameron MillsElementaryPK-PK94·
COHOCTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCohoctonElementaryPK-PK71·
CORNING PAINTED POST HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING CENTERCorningHigh09-1224·

Cities in Steuben County

Corning6 schoolsPainted Post4 schoolsBath3 schoolsHornell3 schoolsWayland3 schoolsAddison2 schoolsCanisteo2 schoolsHammondsport2 schoolsArkport1 schoolAvoca1 schoolCameron Mills1 schoolCampbell1 schoolCohocton1 schoolGreenwood1 schoolPrattsburgh1 schoolSavona1 schoolTroupsburg1 school

About Steuben County

Steuben County is a mid-sized New York county of about 92,588 residents, home to 34 public schools and roughly 13,701 students.

Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $65,887 a year, 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 15% below the New York median.

In terms of grade levels, Steuben County spans 17 elementary schools (5,579 students), 3 middle schools (1,824), 10 high schools (4,608), and 4 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Steuben County is CORNING CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, which alone enrolls about 4,354 students.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 13,701 students, fell 7% from the 14,700 reported in SY 2017-18. The school count fell from 35 to 34 across the same 7-year window.

On allk12, the community for Steuben County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Steuben County?
There are 34 public K-12 schools in Steuben County, New York, with a combined enrollment of about 13,701.
How many high schools are in Steuben County?
Steuben County, New York has 10 public high schools, serving approximately 4,608 students.
How many middle schools are in Steuben County?
Steuben County, New York has 3 public middle schools, serving approximately 1,824 students.
How many elementary schools are in Steuben County?
Steuben County, New York has 17 public elementary schools, serving approximately 5,579 students.
What is the largest school district in Steuben County?
CORNING CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest school district in Steuben County, serving approximately 4,354 students. The county contains 13 school districts overall.
How many people live in Steuben County?
Steuben County has roughly 92,588 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Steuben County?
Median household income in Steuben County is $65,887, below the New York average of $77,785. About 8.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Steuben County?
Approximately 26.3% of adults 25 and older in Steuben County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Steuben County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 51.0% of students in Steuben County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the New York county average of 48.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Steuben County schools?
Across Steuben County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 10.7 to 1.

Steuben County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data