For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,197 students in Batavia, NY (there are 6 private schools, serving 642 private students). 77% 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 42% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Batavia have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Batavia, NY (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Batavia High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
260 State St
Batavia, NY 14020
(585) 343-2480
Batavia, NY 14020
(585) 343-2480
Grades: 9-12
| 645 students
Rank: #22.
John Kennedy School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
166 Vine St
Batavia, NY 14020
(585) 343-2480
Batavia, NY 14020
(585) 343-2480
Grades: 1-4
| 481 students
Rank: #33.
Batavia Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
96 Ross St
Batavia, NY 14020
(585) 343-2480
Batavia, NY 14020
(585) 343-2480
Grades: 5-8
| 595 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jackson School
Magnet School
411 S Jackson St
Batavia, NY 14020
(585) 343-2480
Batavia, NY 14020
(585) 343-2480
Grades: PK-2
| 418 students
Rank: n/an/a
New York State School For The Blind
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2a Richmond Ave
Batavia, NY 14020
(585) 343-5384
Batavia, NY 14020
(585) 343-5384
Grades: K-12
| 58 students
Batavia, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Genesee County Jail (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
14 W Main St
Batavia, NY 14020
Batavia, NY 14020
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hamilton Hall (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Richmond Ave
Batavia, NY 14020
Batavia, NY 14020
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Park Lewis Hall (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Richmond Ave
Batavia, NY 14020
Batavia, NY 14020
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
80 Union St
Batavia, NY 14020
(585) 343-2480
Batavia, NY 14020
(585) 343-2480
Grades: 4
| n/a students
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?
77% 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 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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