Top Rankings
Vestal Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,404 students in Vestal Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Vestal Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
3,404 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
287 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Vestal Central School District, which is ranked #179 of all 1,007 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#158 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
78%
Graduation Rate
96%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20.7%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.73
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
16%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
5%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
4%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
70%
39%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,906 in this school district is less than the state median of $34,989. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,874 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$95 MM
$87,503 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$95 MM
$90,091 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$27,906
$34,989
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$27,874
$36,024
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Vestal Central School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vestal Senior High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
205 Woodlawn Dr
Vestal, NY 13850
(607) 757-2281
Vestal, NY 13850
(607) 757-2281
Gr: 9-12 | 1,015 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Vestal Hills Elementary School
(Math: 71% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Vestal Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 S Benita Blvd
Vestal, NY 13850
(607) 757-2331
Vestal, NY 13850
(607) 757-2331
Gr: 6-8 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
African Road Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Tioga Hills Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
40-48 Glann Rd
Apalachin, NY 13732
(607) 757-2366
Apalachin, NY 13732
(607) 757-2366
Gr: K-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Clayton Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
209 Clayton Ave
Vestal, NY 13850
(607) 757-2271
Vestal, NY 13850
(607) 757-2271
Gr: K-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Glenwood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
337 Jones Rd
Vestal, NY 13850
(607) 757-2391
Vestal, NY 13850
(607) 757-2391
Gr: K-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Vestal Central School District?
Vestal Central School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,404 students.
What is the rank of Vestal Central School District?
Vestal Central School District is ranked #179 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Vestal Central School District?
70% of Vestal Central School District students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Vestal Central School District?
Vestal Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Vestal Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,874 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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