2024 Best Schools in Tioga County

• Vestal Central School District, NY•

• K-5

• grade A minus

• Students 272

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Owego-Apalachin Central School District, NY•

• PK, K-5

• grade B+

• Students 502

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Owego-Apalachin Central School District, NY•

• PK, K-5

• grade B+

• Students 390

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Owego-Apalachin Central School District, NY•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.67 out of 5  64 reviews

Alum: There is so much opportunity at this school. I was able to get my associates degree along with my diploma. There are a lot of extra curriculars and clubs. Their sports and music departments are the best in the area. The teachers they have for all of their courses are amazing with their flexibility and resources as well. They are very easy to talk to, willing to answer any and all questions and available almost all the time.... Read 64 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 606

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Owego-Apalachin Central School District, NY•

• 6-8

• grade B

• Students 450

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Tioga Central School District, NY•

• 9-12

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  Rating 2.85 out of 5  20 reviews

Senior: I have been going to Tioga since I was a toddler, and I can say with great confidence that Tioga is an overall wonderful place to be. The academic aspect of this school is so involved. There is always something to do, and quite a few opportunities here. There are so many extracurricular activities students can takes part in, and the arts are heavily encouraged by teachers. The music department had made the biggest impact on who I have developed into to this day. The experiences i have been given have been absolutely extraordinary. I would not want to say I have graduated from any other school. The teachers have been so uplifting and encouraging. Our administration has worked e endlessly to make our school a safer, and better place to be during the week. I couldn't ask for much more at this school. I believe that people in this district actually cares for the wellbeing of the students, and I highly recommend enrolling into this district and becoming an official Tioga Tiger.... Read 20 reviews

• grade B

• Students 282

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Waverly Central School District, NY•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.9 out of 5  30 reviews

Senior: Small school with around 100-120 students per class. It's small enough where you get to know your teachers and they get to know you. I like the fact that the teachers take the time to know you outside of school and not just in the classroom. I feel like they prepared me for the next step in my education.... Read 30 reviews

• grade B

• Students 447

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Tioga Central School District, NY•

• 5-8

• grade B

• Students 291

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Tioga Central School District, NY•

• PK, K-4

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

• grade B

• Students 333

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Spencer-Van Etten Central School District, NY•

• 5-8

• grade B minus

• Students 231

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Union-Endicott Central School District, NY•

• K-5

• grade B minus

• Students 254

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Spencer-Van Etten Central School District, NY•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.58 out of 5  84 reviews

Alum: Spencer is a very small town therefore the high school is also very small. I personally loved that the school was small because it felt like a big family. Everyone knows everyone. I loved Spencer and was excited to go to school everyday. The teachers are absolutely amazing, and become lifelong advisors and friends.... Read 84 reviews

• grade B minus

• Students 268

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Waverly Central School District, NY•

• 5-8

• grade C+

• Students 446

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Waverly Central School District, NY•

• 1-4

• grade C+

• Students 383

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Newark Valley Central School District, NY•

• 8-12

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  Rating 3.82 out of 5  72 reviews

Alum: Outstanding staff members with excellent school sports teams with above-and-beyond sportsmanship, academically lead students with a passion to serve their community and lead by example!... Read 72 reviews

• grade C+

• Students 415

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Newark Valley Central School District, NY•

• PK, K-3

• grade C+

• Students 321

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Candor Central School District, NY•

• 7-12

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  Rating 3.81 out of 5  27 reviews

Alum: Many credits I took at Candor High School through Tompkins Cortland Community College were able to be transferred to the college I attended the following fall. It helped me save a lot of money and make sure I have the credits that were necessary for not only high school, but college as well. The small schooled came with many opportunities, one of them being the teachers. They are always willing to help no matter the subject or grade. They know that it is their job and you can tell they enjoy being part of such a small school and the community behind it, even if they are not residing there or near Candor. During COVID, many of the staff and others associated with helping the students did whatever they could to make sure that we could learn in a safe environment. They made sure to keep every student focused although it was a chaotic time in life for them as well. Online school was difficult for everyone but Candor really found a way to push through.... Read 27 reviews

• grade C+

• Students 323

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Newark Valley Central School District, NY•

• 4-7

• grade C

• Students 303

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Candor Central School District, NY•

• PK, K-6

• grade C

• Students 390

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Waverly Central School District, NY•

• PK, K-1

• grade B minus

• Students 238

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Owego, NY•

• Private School•

• PK, K-6

• grade unavailable

• Students 49

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Spencer, NY•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

• grade unavailable

• Students 37

• Student-teacher ratio 3:1