Photo: Pubdog · Public domainBatavia’s public schools outscore 61% of New York districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Batavia, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. 43% of students in Batavia’s public schools are proficient in reading, below the New York average (49%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New York, not nationally.
From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 82% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Batavia’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 844 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Batavia’s, its schools beat 85%, higher than their 61% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 43% of tested students were proficient in reading and 42% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 82% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across New York (the state reports Batavia’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $25,389 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school
From grade 3 the district’s path is John Kennedy School, then Batavia Middle School, then Batavia High School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
St. Paul Lutheran School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Batavia’s grade
B: better than 61% of New York school districts, #281 of 755 New York towns. Graduation is above the New York average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Batavia, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Batavia
Jackson School
Grades PK–2 · 397 students · 10:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Batavia
Jackson School
Grades PK–2 · 397 students · 10:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Batavia · depends on your address
John Kennedy School
Grades 2–4 · 499 students · 11:1 students per teacher
Jackson School
Grades PK–2 · 397 students · 10:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Batavia
John Kennedy School
Grades 2–4 · 499 students · 11:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Batavia
John Kennedy School
Grades 2–4 · 499 students · 11:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Batavia
Batavia Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 605 students · 9:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Batavia
Batavia Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 605 students · 9:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Batavia
Batavia Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 605 students · 9:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Batavia
Batavia Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 605 students · 9:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Batavia
Batavia High School
Grades 9–12 · 646 students · 11:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Batavia
Batavia High School
Grades 9–12 · 646 students · 11:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Batavia
Batavia High School
Grades 9–12 · 646 students · 11:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Batavia
Batavia High School
Grades 9–12 · 646 students · 11:1 students per teacher
Batavia’s public schools are run by Batavia City School District, which also serves Batavia. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Batavia vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share Batavia’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Batavia | B | Batavia City |
Every school in Batavia
6 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New York’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Batavia’s schools
Are Batavia’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of New York: the public schools Batavia children attend outscore 61% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #281 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 85%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Batavia in?
Batavia City School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,147 students in 4 schools (2024–25).
Where do Batavia kids go to high school?
Batavia High School, with 646 students; its own test results earn an A−.
What is Batavia’s graduation rate?
95–100% of the class of 2023 in Batavia City School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does Batavia spend per student?
$25,389 in Batavia City School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Batavia?
Yes: St. Paul Lutheran School (religious, grades PK–6, 26 students).
Parents talk
What Batavia families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Batavia → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New York. Stars are from neighbors.