For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,071 students in Vestal, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 181 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Vestal, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Vestal, NY are Vestal Senior High School, Vestal Hills Elementary School and African Road Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vestal, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Vestal have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Vestal, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vestal Senior High School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
205 Woodlawn Dr
Vestal, NY 13850
(607) 757-2281
Vestal, NY 13850
(607) 757-2281
Grades: 9-12
| 1,012 students
Rank: #22.
Vestal Hills Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
709 Country Club Rd
Vestal, NY 13850
(607) 757-2357
Vestal, NY 13850
(607) 757-2357
Grades: K-5
| 405 students
Rank: #33.
African Road Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 S Benita Blvd
Vestal, NY 13850
(607) 757-2311
Vestal, NY 13850
(607) 757-2311
Grades: K-5
| 306 students
Rank: #44.
Vestal Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 S Benita Blvd
Vestal, NY 13850
(607) 757-2331
Vestal, NY 13850
(607) 757-2331
Grades: 6-8
| 805 students
Rank: #55.
Glenwood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
337 Jones Rd
Vestal, NY 13850
(607) 757-2391
Vestal, NY 13850
(607) 757-2391
Grades: K-5
| 301 students
Rank: #66.
Clayton Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
209 Clayton Ave
Vestal, NY 13850
(607) 757-2271
Vestal, NY 13850
(607) 757-2271
Grades: K-5
| 242 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Vestal, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Vestal, NY include Vestal Senior High School, Vestal Hills Elementary School and African Road Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Vestal?
6 public schools are located in Vestal.
What percentage of students in Vestal go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Vestal are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Vestal?
Vestal public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Vestal are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Vestal include: Clayton Avenue Elementary School vs. African Road Elementary School, Vestal Hills Elementary School vs. African Road Elementary School, Glenwood Elementary School vs. African Road Elementary School
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