Public schools in Vestal, NY
6 open public schools with an address in Vestal, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,135
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.8:1
New York median 11.1:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Vestal public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Vestal, NY: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,135 students, an average of 523 per school. The largest campus is Vestal Senior High School (1,015 students), and the largest elementary school is Vestal Hills Elementary School (388).
Every listed school belongs to Vestal Central School District. 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 11.8:1, higher 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.
About 34% 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 Vestal
Elementary schools in Vestal
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| African Road Elementary School Vestal Central School District | KG–05 | 325 | 11.5:1 | |
| Clayton Avenue Elementary School Vestal Central School District | KG–05 | 250 | 9.3:1 | |
| Glenwood Elementary School Vestal Central School District | KG–05 | 310 | 10.2:1 | |
| Vestal Hills Elementary School Vestal Central School District | KG–05 | 388 | 13.4:1 |
Middle schools in Vestal
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vestal Middle School Vestal Central School District | 06–08 | 847 | 12.1:1 |
High schools in Vestal
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vestal Senior High School Vestal Central School District | 09–12 | 1,015 | 12.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White68.8%
- Hispanic4.9%
- Black4.7%
- Asian16.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Vestal schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,135 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Vestal
How many public schools are in Vestal, NY?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Vestal: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 3,135 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Vestal?
All listed public schools with an address in Vestal belong to Vestal Central School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Vestal?
Vestal Senior High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Vestal, with 1,015 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Vestal?
No school with an address in Vestal 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 Vestal schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Vestal public schools is 11.8:1, higher 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 Vestal 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