For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,059 students in Vestal, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Vestal, NY are Vestal Hills Elementary School, Vestal Middle 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Vestal have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Vestal, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 405 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
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 | 805 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
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 | 306 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
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 | 242 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
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 | 301 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Vestal, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Vestal, NY include Vestal Hills Elementary School, Vestal Middle School and African Road Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Vestal?
5 public elementary schools are located in Vestal.
What is the racial composition of students in Vestal?
Vestal public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Vestal are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Vestal include: Vestal Hills Elementary School vs. African Road Elementary School, Clayton Avenue Elementary School vs. African Road Elementary School, Glenwood Elementary School vs. African Road Elementary School
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