Corning City School District
School District · Painted Post, New York
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,062
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,062
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Evaluating Corning City School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Corning City School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Corning-painted Post High School
Corning · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Calvin U Smith Elementary School
Painted Post · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hugh W Gregg Elementary School
Corning · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New York rank
#304 of 615
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above New York avg
Per-pupil spending
$26,062
$1,718 vs New York median
District size
4,365 students
Much larger than New York median
The short answer
Corning City School District ranks #304 of 615 New York districts by overall school rating. Corning City School District's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Corning-painted Post High School (8.7/10), Calvin U Smith Elementary School (7.1/10), and Hugh W Gregg Elementary School (6.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.7/10 despite 36% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Corning City School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Corning City School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corning-painted Post High School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Calvin U Smith Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Hugh W Gregg Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Corning-painted Post Middle School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 5 | William E Severn Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Erwin Valley Elementary School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Frederick Carder Elementary School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Winfield Street Elementary School | 4.2 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Corning City School District
Corning City School District is a Painted Post, New York school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 4,365 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.8:1. The district invests $26,062 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Corning City School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Corning-painted Post High School, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Corning City School District students show an average math proficiency of 56.2% and ELA proficiency of 53.3%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Corning City School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Corning City School District with test data.
Schools in Corning City School District
9 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New York
- City
- Painted Post
- Total Enrollment
- 4,365
- Teachers (FTE)
- 369
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Corning City School District?
Corning City School District has 9 schools in total — 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Corning City School District?
The average composite rating for Corning City School District is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Corning City School District?
Corning City School District spends $26,062 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Corning City School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Corning City School District is 11.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Corning City School District?
Corning-painted Post High School is the highest-rated school in Corning City School District with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Corning City School District?
Across schools in Corning City School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 56.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Corning City School District compare to other districts in New York?
Corning City School District has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New York by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 56.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.3%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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