For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public elementary schools serving 5,202 students in Allegany County, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Allegany County, NY are Cuba-rushford Elementary School, Canaseraga School and Alfred-almond Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Allegany County, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Allegany County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Allegany County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cuba-rushford Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15 Elm St
Cuba, NY 14727
(585) 968-1760
Cuba, NY 14727
(585) 968-1760
Grades: PK-5
| 353 students
Rank: #22.
Canaseraga School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8 Main St
Canaseraga, NY 14822
(607) 545-6421
Canaseraga, NY 14822
(607) 545-6421
Grades: PK-12
| 210 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Alfred-almond Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6795 Rt 21
Almond, NY 14804
(607) 276-6529
Almond, NY 14804
(607) 276-6529
Grades: PK-6
| 267 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Bolivar-richburg Junior-senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 School St
Bolivar, NY 14715
(585) 928-2561
Bolivar, NY 14715
(585) 928-2561
Grades: 6-12
| 350 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Scio Central School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3968 Washington St
Scio, NY 14880
(585) 593-5510
Scio, NY 14880
(585) 593-5510
Grades: PK-12
| 281 students
Rank: #66.
Fillmore Central School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
104 W Main St
Fillmore, NY 14735
(585) 567-2289
Fillmore, NY 14735
(585) 567-2289
Grades: PK-12
| 608 students
Rank: #77.
Belfast School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 King St
Belfast, NY 14711
(585) 365-2646
Belfast, NY 14711
(585) 365-2646
Grades: PK-12
| 315 students
Rank: #88.
Cuba-rushford Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5476 Rt 305 N
Cuba, NY 14727
(585) 968-2650
Cuba, NY 14727
(585) 968-2650
Grades: 6-8
| 159 students
Rank: #99.
Friendship Central School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
46 W Main St
Friendship, NY 14739
(585) 973-3311
Friendship, NY 14739
(585) 973-3311
Grades: PK-12
| 265 students
Rank: #1010.
Whitesville Central School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
692 Main St
Whitesville, NY 14897
(607) 356-3301
Whitesville, NY 14897
(607) 356-3301
Grades: PK-12
| 129 students
Rank: #1111.
Genesee Valley Central School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Jaguar Dr
Belmont, NY 14813
(585) 268-7900
Belmont, NY 14813
(585) 268-7900
Grades: PK-12
| 544 students
Rank: #1212.
Wellsville Secondary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
126 W State St
Wellsville, NY 14895
(585) 596-2182
Wellsville, NY 14895
(585) 596-2182
Grades: 6-12
| 653 students
Rank: #1313.
Wellsville Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
98 School St
Wellsville, NY 14895
(585) 596-2104
Wellsville, NY 14895
(585) 596-2104
Grades: PK-5
| 509 students
Rank: #1414.
Andover Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
31-35 Elm St
Andover, NY 14806
(607) 478-8491
Andover, NY 14806
(607) 478-8491
Grades: PK-12
| 255 students
Rank: #1515.
Bolivar-richburg Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
211 Main St
Richburg, NY 14774
(585) 928-1380
Richburg, NY 14774
(585) 928-1380
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Allegany County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Allegany County Sheriff C/o Treasurer Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
Court House
Belmont, NY 14813
(585) 268-9208
Belmont, NY 14813
(585) 268-9208
Grades: 12
| n/a students
4 Jaguar Drive
Belmont, NY 14813
(585) 268-7900
Belmont, NY 14813
(585) 268-7900
Grades: PK-4
| 298 students
1 Jaguar Dr
Belmont, NY 14813
(585) 268-7900
Belmont, NY 14813
(585) 268-7900
Grades: 9-12
| 221 students
1 Jaguar Dr
Belmont, NY 14813
(585) 268-7900
Belmont, NY 14813
(585) 268-7900
Grades: 5-8
| 192 students
9114 School St
Rushford, NY 14777
(585) 437-2217
Rushford, NY 14777
(585) 437-2217
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
126 W State St
Wellsville, NY 14895
(585) 596-2143
Wellsville, NY 14895
(585) 596-2143
Grades: 6-8
| 270 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Allegany County, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Allegany County, NY include Cuba-rushford Elementary School, Canaseraga School and Alfred-almond Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Allegany County?
15 public elementary schools are located in Allegany County.
What is the racial composition of students in Allegany County?
Allegany County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Allegany County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Allegany County include: Whitesville Central School vs. Wellsville Secondary School, Wellsville Secondary School vs. Whitesville Central School, Bolivar-richburg Elementary School vs. Cuba-rushford Elementary School
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