Photo: Don O'Brien from Piketon, Ohio, United States · CC BY 2.0Vestal’s public schools outscore 76% of New York districts
On the state math tests, 59% of Vestal’s students scored proficient, above the New York average (46%). The grade covers the public school district serving Vestal, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. 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 93% 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.
Vestal’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 1131 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Vestal’s, its schools beat 93%, higher than their 76% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 62% and math 59% in spring 2022, against 49% and 46% statewide; 92% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $23,820 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Four elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Vestal Middle School, then Vestal Senior High School. Enrollment is up 7% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Ross Corners Christian Academy (private), Children's Unit for Treatment & Evaluation (private) and Hillel Academy of Broome County (private) are 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 Vestal’s grade
A−: better than 76% of New York school districts, #144 of 755 New York towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the New York average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Vestal, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Vestal
Vestal Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 847 students · 12:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Vestal
Vestal Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 847 students · 12:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Vestal
Vestal Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 847 students · 12:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Vestal
Vestal Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,015 students · 13:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Vestal
Vestal Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,015 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Vestal’s public schools are run by Vestal Central School District. Parts of Vestal (8% of its land) are served by Susquehanna Valley Central instead. 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 above the state in reading
Vestal vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share Vestal’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Vestal | A− | Vestal Central |
| Union | C | Johnson City Central PK–12 · Maine-Endwell Central PK–12 · Union-Endicott Central K–12 |
| Binghamton | B− | Susquehanna Valley Central |
| Johnson City | C− | Johnson City Central |
| Owego | B | Owego-Apalachin Central |
| Binghamton (city) | D | Binghamton City |
| Endicott | C | Union-Endicott Central |
Every school in Vestal
9 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 Vestal’s schools
Are Vestal’s schools good?
By New York’s own tests, yes: the public schools Vestal children attend outscore 76% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #144 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 93%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Vestal in?
Vestal Central School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 3,404 students in 7 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Vestal are served by Susquehanna Valley Central.
Where do Vestal kids go to high school?
Vestal Senior High School, with 1,015 students; its own test results earn an A+.
What is Vestal’s graduation rate?
92% of the class of 2023 in Vestal Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does Vestal spend per student?
$23,820 in Vestal Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Vestal?
Yes: Ross Corners Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 179 students), Children's Unit for Treatment & Evaluation (special education, grades PK–4, 66 students) and Hillel Academy of Broome County (religious, grades PK–6, 23 students).
Parents talk
What Vestal families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Vestal → 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.