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%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,340 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 60% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
3,340 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
293 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Vestal Central School District, which is ranked #186 of all 1,015 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#191 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
78%
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.72
# American Indian Students
5 Students
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
496 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
15%
10%
# Hispanic Students
157 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
30%
# Black Students
151 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
4%
16%
# White Students
2,370 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
71%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
157 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
245
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
244
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
231
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
264
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
263
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
273
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
278
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
272
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
252
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
258
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
263
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
255
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
234
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
8
35,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,525 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,669 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$82 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$89 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,525
$31,307
Spending / Student
$26,669
$32,183
Best Vestal Central School District Public Schools (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.
Tioga Hills Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
40-48 Glann Rd
Apalachin, NY 13732
(607) 757-2366
Apalachin, NY 13732
(607) 757-2366
Grades: K-5
| 269 students
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
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
How many schools belong to Vestal Central School District?
Vestal Central School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,340 students.
What is the rank of Vestal Central School District?
Vestal Central School District is ranked #186 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Vestal Central School District?
71% of Vestal Central School District students are White, 15% 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 11:1, which is equal to 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 $26,669 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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