For the 2025 school year, there are 32 public schools serving 12,378 students in Cattaraugus County, NY (there are 18 private schools, serving 700 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Cattaraugus County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Cattaraugus County, NY are Gowanda High School, Pioneer Senior High School and Cattaraugus-little Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cattaraugus County, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Cattaraugus County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cattaraugus County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Gowanda High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10674 Prospect St
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-3325
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-3325
Grades: 9-12
| 273 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Pioneer Senior High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12145 County Line Rd
Yorkshire, NY 14173
(716) 492-9345
Yorkshire, NY 14173
(716) 492-9345
Grades: 9-12
| 684 students
Rank: #33.
Cattaraugus-little Valley High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
25 N Franklin St
Cattaraugus, NY 14719
(716) 257-3483
Cattaraugus, NY 14719
(716) 257-3483
Grades: 9-12
| 253 students
Rank: #44.
Portville Junior-senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Elm St
Portville, NY 14770
(716) 933-6704
Portville, NY 14770
(716) 933-6704
Grades: 7-12
| 468 students
Rank: #55.
Olean Senior High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
410 W Sullivan St
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8029
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8029
Grades: 8-12
| 658 students
Rank: #66.
Franklinville Junior-senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
31 N Main St
Franklinville, NY 14737
(716) 676-8060
Franklinville, NY 14737
(716) 676-8060
Grades: 6-12
| 306 students
Rank: #77.
Hinsdale Central School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3701 Main St
Hinsdale, NY 14743
(716) 557-2227
Hinsdale, NY 14743
(716) 557-2227
Grades: PK-12
| 369 students
Rank: #88.
Portville Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Elm St
Portville, NY 14770
(716) 933-6001
Portville, NY 14770
(716) 933-6001
Grades: PK-6
| 534 students
Rank: #99.
Randolph Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18 Main St
Randolph, NY 14772
(716) 358-7007
Randolph, NY 14772
(716) 358-7007
Grades: 7-12
| 385 students
Rank: #1010.
Ellicottville Middle School High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5873 Rt 219
Ellicottville, NY 14731
(716) 699-2316
Ellicottville, NY 14731
(716) 699-2316
Grades: 6-12
| 306 students
Rank: #1111.
Allegany-limestone Middle-high School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3131 Five Mile Rd
Allegany, NY 14706
(716) 375-6600
Allegany, NY 14706
(716) 375-6600
Grades: 6-12
| 555 students
Rank: #1212.
Pine Valley Central Junior-senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7827 Rt 83
South Dayton, NY 14138
(716) 988-3276
South Dayton, NY 14138
(716) 988-3276
Grades: 7-12
| 204 students
Rank: #1313.
Franklinville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
32 N Main St
Franklinville, NY 14737
(716) 676-8020
Franklinville, NY 14737
(716) 676-8020
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
Rank: #1414.
Ellicottville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5873 Rt 219
Ellicottville, NY 14731
(716) 699-2318
Ellicottville, NY 14731
(716) 699-2318
Grades: PK-5
| 233 students
Rank: #1515.
Washington West Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1626 Washington St
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8962
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8962
Grades: PK-3
| 304 students
Rank: #1616.
Pioneer Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12132 Old Olean Rd
Yorkshire, NY 14173
(716) 492-9375
Yorkshire, NY 14173
(716) 492-9375
Grades: 5-8
| 649 students
Rank: #1717.
Cattaraugus-little Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25 N Franklin St
Cattaraugus, NY 14719
(716) 257-3436
Cattaraugus, NY 14719
(716) 257-3436
Grades: PK-4
| 338 students
Rank: #1818.
Allegany-limestone Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 Maple Ave
Allegany, NY 14706
(716) 375-6600
Allegany, NY 14706
(716) 375-6600
Grades: PK-5
| 483 students
Rank: #1919.
Salamanca High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 Iroquois Dr
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-2404
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-2404
Grades: 8-12
| 508 students
Rank: #2020.
G N Chapman Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
22 Main St
Randolph, NY 14772
(716) 358-7030
Randolph, NY 14772
(716) 358-7030
Grades: PK-6
| 428 students
Rank: #2121.
East View Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
690 E Spring St
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8922
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8922
Grades: PK-3
| 359 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Delevan Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
30 School St
Delevan, NY 14042
(716) 492-9463
Delevan, NY 14042
(716) 492-9463
Grades: PK-4
| 357 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Gowanda Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
450 Aldrich St
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-3325
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-3325
Grades: PK-4
| 450 students
Rank: #2424.
Prospect Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Prospect Ave
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-5170
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-5170
Grades: PK-3
| 415 students
Rank: #2525.
Cattaraugus-little Valley Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25 N Franklin St
Cattaraugus, NY 14719
(716) 257-3483
Cattaraugus, NY 14719
(716) 257-3483
Grades: 5-8
| 239 students
Rank: #2626.
West Valley Central School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5359 School St
West Valley, NY 14171
(716) 942-3100
West Valley, NY 14171
(716) 942-3100
Grades: PK-12
| 204 students
Rank: #2727.
Gowanda Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10674 Prospect St
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-3325
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-3325
Grades: 5-8
| 329 students
Rank: #2828.
Olean Intermediate-middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Wayne St
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8062
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8062
Grades: 3-12
| 544 students
Rank: #2929.
Pine Valley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7755 Rt 83
South Dayton, NY 14138
(716) 988-3291
South Dayton, NY 14138
(716) 988-3291
Grades: PK-6
| 322 students
Rank: #3030.
Seneca Intermediate School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 Iroquois Dr
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-5140
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-5140
Grades: 3-7
| 384 students
Rank: #3131.
Randolph Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
336 Main St
Randolph, NY 14772
(716) 358-6866
Randolph, NY 14772
(716) 358-6866
Grades: K-12
| 83 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cattaraugus-allegany-erie-wyoming Boces
Special Education School
1825 Windfall Rd
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 376-8255
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 376-8255
Grades: K-12
| 480 students
Cattaraugus County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3131 Five Mile Rd
Allegany, NY 14706
(716) 375-6600
Allegany, NY 14706
(716) 375-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 299 students
622 Main St
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8900
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8900
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Cattaraugus County Jail Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
301 Court St
Little Valley, NY 14755
(716) 938-9194
Little Valley, NY 14755
(716) 938-9194
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Cattaraugus Res Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
575 Spittler Lane
Limestone, NY 14753
(716) 925-7051
Limestone, NY 14753
(716) 925-7051
Grades: 9-11
| 24 students
207 Rock City St
Little Valley, NY 14755
(716) 938-9155
Little Valley, NY 14755
(716) 938-9155
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Fall Road Childrens Icf (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1951 W Fall Rd
Olean, NY 14760
Olean, NY 14760
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Gowanda Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
South Rd-po Bx 350
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-0177
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-0177
Grades: Inquire with school
| 10 students
Great Valley Res Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
6619 Mutton Hollow Road
Great Valley, NY 14741
(716) 945-3420
Great Valley, NY 14741
(716) 945-3420
Grades: 9-11
| 24 students
Hudson's Bay High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
301 Court St
Little Valley, NY 14755
Little Valley, NY 14755
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
411 West Henley St
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8940
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8940
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
640 Main St
Limestone, NY 14753
(716) 925-8873
Limestone, NY 14753
(716) 925-8873
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
102 West Forest Avenue
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8980
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8980
Grades: PK-5
| 150 students
18 Main St
Randolph, NY 14772
(716) 358-7028
Randolph, NY 14772
(716) 358-7028
Grades: 5-8
| 310 students
Salamanca Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
50 Iroquois Dr
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-6922
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-6922
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
50 Iroquois Dr
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-2405
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-2405
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Warrior Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
50 Iroquois Dr
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-2404
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-2404
Grades: 11-12
| 2 students
5359 School St
West Valley, NY 14171
(716) 942-3293
West Valley, NY 14171
(716) 942-3293
Grades: PK-12
| 492 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cattaraugus County, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Cattaraugus County, NY include Gowanda High School, Pioneer Senior High School and Cattaraugus-little Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in Cattaraugus County?
32 public schools are located in Cattaraugus County.
What percentage of students in Cattaraugus County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Cattaraugus County are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cattaraugus County?
Cattaraugus County public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Cattaraugus County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Cattaraugus County include: Randolph Senior High School vs. Olean Senior High School, Olean Intermediate-middle School vs. Hinsdale Central School, Portville Junior-senior High School vs. Olean Senior High School
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