Watkins Glen Elementary School
Watkins Glen, NY · Watkins Glen Central School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-6 · Rural, distant
1,924th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 17%▼ Declining
612 S DECATUR ST, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
(607)535-3250NCES ID 363024004063Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Watkins Glen Elementary School 1,924th of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 17% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 38th in 2019 to 17th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 477 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.4% | 93.9% | ▲ 3.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.6% | 3.1% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 2.6% | 2.3% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Asian | 1.1% | 0.2% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $239K in zip 14891 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Watkins Glen Elementary School in?
Watkins Glen Elementary School is part of the Watkins Glen Central School District district in Watkins Glen, New York.
Is Watkins Glen Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Watkins Glen Elementary School 1,924th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 17% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Watkins Glen Elementary School?
White 94%, Two or more races 3%, Hispanic 2% (477 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Watkins Glen Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 14891 is $239K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.