For the 2025 school year, there are 32 public schools serving 12,378 students in Cattaraugus County, NY (there are , serving 388 private students). 97% 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 Cattaraugus-little Valley High School, Pioneer Senior High School and Gowanda 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 54% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Cattaraugus County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 253 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Pioneer Senior High School
(Math: 80-84% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 684 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Gowanda High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10674 Prospect St
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-3325
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-3325
Gr: 9-12 | 273 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Portville Junior-senior High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Elm St
Portville, NY 14770
(716) 933-6704
Portville, NY 14770
(716) 933-6704
Gr: 7-12 | 468 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Franklinville Junior-senior High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
31 N Main St
Franklinville, NY 14737
(716) 676-8060
Franklinville, NY 14737
(716) 676-8060
Gr: 6-12 | 306 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: PK-12 | 369 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Portville Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Elm St
Portville, NY 14770
(716) 933-6001
Portville, NY 14770
(716) 933-6001
Gr: PK-6 | 534 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #88.
Ellicottville Middle School High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5873 Rt 219
Ellicottville, NY 14731
(716) 699-2316
Ellicottville, NY 14731
(716) 699-2316
Gr: 6-12 | 306 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #99.
Randolph Senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18 Main St
Randolph, NY 14772
(716) 358-7007
Randolph, NY 14772
(716) 358-7007
Gr: 7-12 | 385 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1010.
Ellicottville Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5873 Rt 219
Ellicottville, NY 14731
(716) 699-2318
Ellicottville, NY 14731
(716) 699-2318
Gr: PK-5 | 233 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1111.
Allegany-limestone Middle-high School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3131 Five Mile Rd
Allegany, NY 14706
(716) 375-6600
Allegany, NY 14706
(716) 375-6600
Gr: 6-12 | 555 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1212.
Pioneer Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12132 Old Olean Rd
Yorkshire, NY 14173
(716) 492-9375
Yorkshire, NY 14173
(716) 492-9375
Gr: 5-8 | 649 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1313.
Olean Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
410 W Sullivan St
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8029
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8029
Gr: 8-12 | 658 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1414.
Pine Valley Central Junior-senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | 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
Gr: 7-12 | 204 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1515.
Allegany-limestone Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 Maple Ave
Allegany, NY 14706
(716) 375-6600
Allegany, NY 14706
(716) 375-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1616.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1717.
G N Chapman Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
22 Main St
Randolph, NY 14772
(716) 358-7030
Randolph, NY 14772
(716) 358-7030
Gr: PK-6 | 428 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1818.
Cattaraugus-little Valley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25 N Franklin St
Cattaraugus, NY 14719
(716) 257-3436
Cattaraugus, NY 14719
(716) 257-3436
Gr: PK-4 | 338 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1919.
Washington West Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1626 Washington St
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8962
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8962
Gr: PK-3 | 304 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2020.
Gowanda Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
450 Aldrich St
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-3325
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-3325
Gr: PK-4 | 450 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2121.
Salamanca High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50 Iroquois Dr
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-2404
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-2404
Gr: 8-12 | 508 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2222.
Cattaraugus-little Valley Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25 N Franklin St
Cattaraugus, NY 14719
(716) 257-3483
Cattaraugus, NY 14719
(716) 257-3483
Gr: 5-8 | 239 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2323.
Gowanda Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10674 Prospect St
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-3325
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-3325
Gr: 5-8 | 329 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2424.
Delevan Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
30 School St
Delevan, NY 14042
(716) 492-9463
Delevan, NY 14042
(716) 492-9463
Gr: PK-4 | 357 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2525.
East View Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
690 E Spring St
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8922
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8922
Gr: PK-3 | 359 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2626.
Olean Intermediate-middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Wayne St
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8062
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8062
Gr: 3-12 | 544 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2727.
West Valley Central School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Gr: PK-12 | 204 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2828.
Randolph Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
336 Main St
Randolph, NY 14772
(716) 358-6866
Randolph, NY 14772
(716) 358-6866
Gr: K-12 | 83 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Pine Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7755 Rt 83
South Dayton, NY 14138
(716) 988-3291
South Dayton, NY 14138
(716) 988-3291
Gr: PK-6 | 322 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
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
Gr: PK-3 | 415 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3131.
Seneca Intermediate School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 Iroquois Dr
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-5140
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-5140
Gr: 3-7 | 384 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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
Gr: K-12 | 480 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Cattaraugus County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3131 Five Mile Rd
Allegany, NY 14706
(716) 375-6600
Allegany, NY 14706
(716) 375-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 299 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
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
Gr: 12
Cattaraugus Res Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
575 Spittler Lane
Limestone, NY 14753
(716) 925-7051
Limestone, NY 14753
(716) 925-7051
Gr: 9-11 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 88%
207 Rock City St
Little Valley, NY 14755
(716) 938-9155
Little Valley, NY 14755
(716) 938-9155
Gowanda Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
South Rd-po Bx 350
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-0177
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-0177
Gr: Inquire with school | 10 students Minority enrollment: 90%
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
Gr: 9-11 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 92%
102 West Forest Avenue
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8980
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8980
Gr: PK-5 | 150 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
18 Main St
Randolph, NY 14772
(716) 358-7028
Randolph, NY 14772
(716) 358-7028
Gr: 5-8 | 310 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Salamanca Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
50 Iroquois Dr
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-6922
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-6922
Gr: 9-12 | 52 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Warrior Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
50 Iroquois Dr
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-2404
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-2404
Gr: 11-12 | 2 students
5359 School St
West Valley, NY 14171
(716) 942-3293
West Valley, NY 14171
(716) 942-3293
Gr: PK-12 | 492 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cattaraugus County, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Cattaraugus County, NY include Cattaraugus-little Valley High School, Pioneer Senior High School and Gowanda 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?
97% 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: Olean Intermediate-middle School vs. Hinsdale Central School, Randolph Senior High School vs. Olean Senior High School, Portville Junior-senior High School vs. Olean Senior High School
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