For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,071 students in Vestal, NY (there are , 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 Vestal Middle 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 69% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), 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 (2025-26)
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 | 1,012 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 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 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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 | 805 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
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 schools in Vestal, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Vestal, NY include Vestal Senior High School, Vestal Hills Elementary School and Vestal Middle 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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