For the 2024-25 school year, there are 16 public high schools serving 6,900 students in Chautauqua County, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Chautauqua County, NY are Fredonia High School, Jamestown High School and Southwestern Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chautauqua County, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Chautauqua County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public high schools.
Chautauqua County, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chautauqua Lake Secondary School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Chautauqua County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fredonia High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
425 E Main St
Fredonia, NY 14063
(716) 679-1581
Fredonia, NY 14063
(716) 679-1581
Grades: 9-12
| 463 students
Rank: #22.
Jamestown High School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
350 E 2nd St
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-3470
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-3470
Grades: 9-12
| 1,315 students
Rank: #33.
Southwestern Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
600 Hunt Rd W
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 664-6273
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 664-6273
Grades: 9-12
| 429 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Silver Creek High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Dickinson St
Silver Creek, NY 14136
(716) 934-2603
Silver Creek, NY 14136
(716) 934-2603
Grades: 9-12
| 308 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Westfield High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
203 E Main St
Westfield, NY 14787
(716) 326-2151
Westfield, NY 14787
(716) 326-2151
Grades: 9-12
| 198 students
Rank: #66.
Dunkirk Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
75 W 6th St
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Grades: 7-12
| 882 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Maple Grove Junior/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3980 Dutch Hollow Rd
Bemus Point, NY 14712
(716) 386-2855
Bemus Point, NY 14712
(716) 386-2855
Grades: 6-12
| 319 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Panama High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
41 North St
Panama, NY 14767
(716) 782-4413
Panama, NY 14767
(716) 782-4413
Grades: 7-12
| 197 students
Rank: #99.
Chautauqua Lake Secondary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 N Erie St
Mayville, NY 14757
(716) 753-5882
Mayville, NY 14757
(716) 753-5882
Grades: 7-12
| 379 students
Rank: #1010.
Forestville Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4 Academy St
Forestville, NY 14062
(716) 965-2711
Forestville, NY 14062
(716) 965-2711
Grades: 7-12
| 201 students
Rank: #1111.
Frewsburg Junior-senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
26 Institute St
Frewsburg, NY 14738
(716) 569-7055
Frewsburg, NY 14738
(716) 569-7055
Grades: 7-12
| 352 students
Rank: #1212.
Sherman High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
127 Park St
Sherman, NY 14781
(716) 761-6121
Sherman, NY 14781
(716) 761-6121
Grades: 7-12
| 198 students
Rank: #1313.
Cassadaga Valley Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5935 Rt 60
Sinclairville, NY 14782
(716) 962-8581
Sinclairville, NY 14782
(716) 962-8581
Grades: 6-12
| 392 students
Rank: #1414.
Falconer Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2 East Ave N
Falconer, NY 14733
(716) 665-6624
Falconer, NY 14733
(716) 665-6624
Grades: 6-12
| 630 students
Rank: #1515.
Clymer Central School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8672 E Main St
Clymer, NY 14724
(716) 355-4444
Clymer, NY 14724
(716) 355-4444
Grades: PK-12
| 360 students
Rank: #1616.
Brocton Middle High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
138 W Main St
Brocton, NY 14716
(716) 792-2189
Brocton, NY 14716
(716) 792-2189
Grades: 6-12
| 277 students
Chautauqua County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
175 Maple Ave
Cassadaga, NY 14718
(716) 595-3070
Cassadaga, NY 14718
(716) 595-3070
Grades: PK-2
| 98 students
Chautauqua County Jail Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
15 East Chautauqua St
Mayville, NY 14757
(716) 753-4935
Mayville, NY 14757
(716) 753-4935
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
100 N Erie St
Mayville, NY 14757
(716) 753-5872
Mayville, NY 14757
(716) 753-5872
Grades: 6-8
| 196 students
2 East Ave N
Falconer, NY 14733
(716) 665-6624
Falconer, NY 14733
(716) 665-6624
Grades: 6-8
| 355 students
425 East Main St
Fredonia, NY 14063
(716) 679-1581
Fredonia, NY 14063
(716) 679-1581
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
203 East Main Street
Westfield, NY 14787
(716) 326-2151
Westfield, NY 14787
(716) 326-2151
Grades: 6-8
| 211 students
Lakeview Shock Incar Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
9300 Lake Ave
Brocton, NY 14716
(716) 792-7100
Brocton, NY 14716
(716) 792-7100
Grades: Inquire with school
| 201 students
3980 Dutch Hollow Rd
Bemus Point, NY 14712
(716) 386-3795
Bemus Point, NY 14712
(716) 386-3795
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
41 Hebner St
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4408
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4408
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Salvation Army Agnes Home (The) (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
6 Broadhead Ave
Jamestown, NY 14701
Jamestown, NY 14701
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Chautauqua County, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Chautauqua County, NY include Fredonia High School, Jamestown High School and Southwestern Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Chautauqua County?
16 public high schools are located in Chautauqua County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chautauqua County?
Chautauqua County public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Chautauqua County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Chautauqua County include: Dunkirk Senior High School vs. Fredonia High School, Silver Creek High School vs. Forestville Central High School, Forestville Central High School vs. Silver Creek High School
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