New York State School For The Blind (2026 Ranking)

2a Richmond Ave
Batavia, NY 14020

New York State School For The Blind serves 48 students in grades Kindergarten-12.

The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special education school
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 48 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

New York State School For The Blind ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

New York State School For The Blind's student population of 48 students has declined by 17% over five school years.

The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.

School Type

Special education school

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	New York State School For The Blind
1	1
2	4
3	1
4	4
5	2
6	2
7	3
8	3
9	1
11	3
12	7
Not Listed	17

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Total Students

48 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	New York State School For The Blind
2023	58
2022	58
2021	58
2020	54
2019	54
2018	59
2017	59
2016	61
2015	51
2014	57
2013	61
2011	54
2010	52
2009	53
2008	54

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	New York State School For The Blind
2023	14
2022	14
2021	13
2020	13
2019	13
2018	14
2017	14
2015	14
2014	15
2013	16
2011	10
2010	15
2009	15

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School Calendar

School Rankings

The of New York State School For The Blind is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (NY)

Student-Teacher Ratio

3:1

11:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	New York State School For The Blind	New York	New York State School For The Blind School District
2023	4:1	11:1	4:1
2022	4:1	11:1	4:1
2021	4:1	12:1	4:1
2020	4:1	13:1	4:1
2019	4:1	13:1	4:1
2018	4:1	14:1	4:1
2017	4:1	13:1	4:1
2015	4:1	14:1	4:1
2014	4:1	14:1	4:1
2013	4:1	14:1	4:1
2011	6:1	13:1	5:1
2010	4:1	13:1	3:1
2009	4:1	13:1	4:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

10%

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	New York State School For The Blind	New York	New York State School For The Blind School District
2023	4%	10%	4%
2022	2%	10%	2%
2016	3%	9%	3%
2015	5%	9%	5%
2014	5%	9%	5%
2013	5%	9%	5%
2011	6%	8%	6%
2010	6%	8%	6%
2009	8%	9%	8%
2008	11%	8%	11%

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Hispanic

12%

30%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	New York State School For The Blind	New York	New York State School For The Blind School District
2023	12%	29%	12%
2022	7%	29%	7%
2021	5%	28%	5%
2020	9%	27%	9%
2019	9%	27%	9%
2018	8%	26%	8%
2017	8%	26%	8%
2016	4%	26%	4%
2015	6%	25%	6%
2014	5%	25%	5%
2013	8%	24%	8%
2011	7%	22%	7%
2010	10%	22%	10%
2009	8%	21%	8%
2008	9%	21%	9%

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Black

17%

15%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	New York State School For The Blind	New York	New York State School For The Blind School District
2023	14%	16%	14%
2022	14%	16%	14%
2021	17%	17%	17%
2020	15%	17%	15%
2019	15%	17%	15%
2018	17%	17%	17%
2017	17%	17%	17%
2016	14%	18%	14%
2015	14%	18%	14%
2014	12%	18%	12%
2013	18%	18%	18%
2011	13%	19%	13%
2010	13%	19%	13%
2009	17%	19%	17%
2008	19%	20%	19%

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White

65%

40%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	New York State School For The Blind	New York	New York State School For The Blind School District
2023	67%	40%	67%
2022	74%	41%	74%
2021	74%	41%	74%
2020	74%	43%	74%
2019	74%	43%	74%
2018	72%	44%	72%
2017	72%	44%	72%
2016	78%	44%	78%
2015	75%	45%	75%
2014	78%	46%	78%
2013	67%	47%	67%
2011	72%	49%	72%
2010	71%	51%	71%
2009	67%	51%	67%
2008	61%	51%	61%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	New York State School For The Blind	New York	New York State School For The Blind School District
2023	3%	4%	3%
2022	3%	3%	3%
2021	4%	3%	4%
2020	2%	3%	2%
2019	2%	3%	2%
2018	3%	2%	3%
2017	3%	2%	3%
2011	2%	1%	2%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.54

0.72

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	New York State School For The Blind	New York	New York State School For The Blind School District
2023	0.52	0.73	0.52
2022	0.43	0.72	0.43
2021	0.42	0.72	0.42
2020	0.43	0.71	0.43
2019	0.43	0.71	0.43
2018	0.45	0.71	0.45
2017	0.45	0.71	0.45
2016	0.37	0.70	0.37
2015	0.42	0.70	0.42
2014	0.38	0.69	0.38
2013	0.51	0.69	0.51
2011	0.46	0.68	0.46
2010	0.47	0.66	0.47
2009	0.51	0.66	0.51
2008	0.58	0.66	0.58

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

94%

54%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	New York State School For The Blind	New York	New York State School For The Blind School District
2023	93%	53%	93%
2022	95%	51%	95%
2021	90%	52%	90%
2020	94%	50%	94%
2019	94%	50%	94%
2018	94%	48%	94%
2017	94%	48%	94%
2016	60%	44%	60%
2015	74%	45%	74%
2013	72%	41%	72%
2011	78%	41%	78%
2010	83%	16%	83%
2009	81%	37%	81%

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Eligible for (12-13)

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2010-2013)
Year	New York State School For The Blind	New York	New York State School For The Blind School District
2013	2%	7%	2%
2011	4%	7%	4%
2010	2%	5%	2%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

New York State School For The Blind School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend New York State School For The Blind?

48 students attend New York State School For The Blind.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

65% of New York State School For The Blind students are White, 17% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of New York State School For The Blind?

New York State School For The Blind has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.

What grades does New York State School For The Blind offer ?

New York State School For The Blind offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is New York State School For The Blind part of?

New York State School For The Blind is part of New York State School For The Blind School District.

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