Best Batavia Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,546 students in Batavia, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Batavia, NY are 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Batavia have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Batavia, NY (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John Kennedy School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
166 Vine St
Batavia, NY 14020
(585) 343-2480
Gr: 2-4 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Batavia Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
96 Ross St
Batavia, NY 14020
(585) 343-2480
Gr: 5-8 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Jackson School
411 S Jackson St
Batavia, NY 14020
(585) 343-2480
Gr: PK-2 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
[+] 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 elementary schools in Batavia, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Batavia, NY include John Kennedy School and Batavia Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Batavia?
4 public elementary schools are located in Batavia.
What is the racial composition of students in Batavia?
Batavia public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Batavia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Batavia include: John Kennedy School vs. Jackson School, Jackson School vs. John Kennedy School

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