Best Batavia Public Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,198 students in Batavia, NY (there are 5 private schools, serving 614 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in Batavia, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Batavia, NY are Batavia High School, John Kennedy School and Batavia Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Batavia, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Batavia have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Batavia, NY (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Batavia High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
260 State St
Batavia, NY 14020
(585) 343-2480
Gr: 9-12 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
John Kennedy School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
166 Vine St
Batavia, NY 14020
(585) 343-2480
Gr: 2-4 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Batavia Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
96 Ross St
Batavia, NY 14020
(585) 343-2480
Gr: 5-8 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Jackson School
411 S Jackson St
Batavia, NY 14020
(585) 343-2480
Gr: PK-2 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
New York State School For The Blind
Special Education School
2a Richmond Ave
Batavia, NY 14020
(585) 343-5384
Gr: K-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Batavia, New York

Batavia, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
14 W Main St
Batavia, NY 14020
Hamilton Hall (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Richmond Ave
Batavia, NY 14020
Knight Hall (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Richmond Ave
Batavia, NY 14020
Richmond Ave
Batavia, NY 14020
80 Union St
Batavia, NY 14020
(585) 343-2480
Gr: 4

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Batavia, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Batavia, NY include Batavia High School, John Kennedy School and Batavia Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Batavia?
5 public schools are located in Batavia.
What percentage of students in Batavia go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in Batavia are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Batavia?
Batavia public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Batavia are often viewed compared to one another?

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