For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,364 students in Olean, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 345 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Olean, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Olean, NY are Olean Senior High School, Washington West Elementary School and East View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Olean, 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 38% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Olean have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Olean, NY (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Olean Senior High School
Magnet 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
| 659 students
Rank: #22.
Washington West Elementary School
Magnet 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: #33.
East View Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 337 students
Rank: #44.
Olean Intermediate-middle School
Magnet 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: 2-10
| 564 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cattaraugus-allegany-erie-wyoming Boces
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1825 Windfall Rd
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 376-8255
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 376-8255
Grades: K-12
| 500 students
Olean, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
622 Main St
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8900
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8900
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
411 West Henley St
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8940
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8940
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
102 West Forest Avenue
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8980
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8980
Grades: PK-5
| 150 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Olean, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Olean, NY include Olean Senior High School, Washington West Elementary School and East View Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Olean?
5 public schools are located in Olean.
What percentage of students in Olean go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Olean are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Olean?
Olean public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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