For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,069 students in Gowanda, NY.
The top ranked public schools in Gowanda, NY are Gowanda High School, Gowanda Elementary School and Gowanda Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gowanda, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Gowanda have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% 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 Gowanda, NY (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gowanda High School
Magnet 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
| 288 students
Rank: #22.
Gowanda Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 458 students
Rank: #33.
Gowanda Middle School
Magnet 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
| 323 students
Gowanda, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Gowanda, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Gowanda, NY include Gowanda High School, Gowanda Elementary School and Gowanda Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Gowanda?
3 public schools are located in Gowanda.
What is the racial composition of students in Gowanda?
Gowanda public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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