For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,546 students in Batavia, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Batavia, NY are 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Batavia have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Batavia, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John Kennedy School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
166 Vine St
Batavia, NY 14020
(585) 343-2480
Batavia, NY 14020
(585) 343-2480
Gr: 2-4 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Batavia Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
96 Ross St
Batavia, NY 14020
(585) 343-2480
Batavia, NY 14020
(585) 343-2480
Gr: 5-8 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
411 S Jackson St
Batavia, NY 14020
(585) 343-2480
Batavia, NY 14020
(585) 343-2480
Gr: PK-2 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
New York State School For The Blind
Special Education School
2a Richmond Ave
Batavia, NY 14020
(585) 343-5384
Batavia, NY 14020
(585) 343-5384
Gr: K-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Batavia, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Batavia, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Batavia, NY include John Kennedy School and Batavia Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Batavia?
4 public elementary schools are located in Batavia.
What is the racial composition of students in Batavia?
Batavia public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Batavia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Batavia include: John Kennedy School vs. Jackson School, Jackson School vs. John Kennedy School
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