Public schools in Batavia, NY
5 open public schools with an address in Batavia, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,198
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
9.8:1
New York median 11.1:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Batavia public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Batavia, NY: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,198 students, an average of 440 per school. The largest campus is Batavia High School (646 students), and the largest elementary school is John Kennedy School (499).
Batavia City School District operates the most schools here (4), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 9.8:1, lower than the statewide school median of 11.1:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 57% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Batavia
Elementary schools in Batavia
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson School Batavia City School District | PK–02 | 397 | 9.8:1 | |
| John Kennedy School Batavia City School District | 01–04 | 499 | 10.6:1 |
Middle schools in Batavia
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batavia Middle School Batavia City School District | 05–08 | 605 | 8.8:1 |
High schools in Batavia
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batavia High School Batavia City School District | 09–12 | 646 | 11.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Batavia
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York State School for the Blind New York State School for the Blind · Special Education School | KG–12 | 51 | 4.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White67.1%
- Hispanic11.6%
- Black10.5%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial9%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Batavia schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,198 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Batavia
How many public schools are in Batavia, NY?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Batavia: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 2,198 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Batavia?
Schools with an address in Batavia belong to 2 education agencies, led by Batavia City School District (4 schools), New York State School for the Blind (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Batavia?
Batavia High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Batavia, with 646 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Batavia?
No school with an address in Batavia is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in New York.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Batavia schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Batavia public schools is 9.8:1, lower than the New York school median of 11.1:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Batavia guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All New York cities