Best Public Schools in Westfield, NY

The city of Westfield, New York is home to 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school. The schools in this district include Westfield Elementary School, Westfield High School, and Westfield Middle School. Overall, the Westfield Central School District has a strong focus on middle school education, with Westfield Middle School excelling in 8th-grade state assessments and spending the most per student at $25,808.

Westfield High School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, ranking 224 out of 1,228 New York high schools and earning a 4-star rating. The high school maintains a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 86.9%, though its dropout rate of 6.5% is higher than desired. In contrast, Westfield Elementary School struggles with state assessment scores, particularly in 3rd and 5th-grade ELA, where proficiency rates are below the district and state averages.

Across the district, the schools have a predominantly white student population, ranging from 86.36% to 88.89%. Westfield High School has a more diverse student body, with 8.59% Hispanic and 2.53% two or more races. The district's resource allocation also varies, with Westfield Middle School spending the most per student, suggesting a focus on strengthening the middle school experience. However, addressing the high chronic absenteeism rate of 50.5% at Westfield High School could be a crucial step in improving overall student outcomes at the high school level.