For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,865 students in Olean City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Olean City School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
1,865 Students
2,507,390 Students
# Teachers
177 Teachers
217,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Olean City School District, which is ranked #734 of all 1,008 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#743 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
78%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
10%
% Hispanic
4%
30%
% Black
5%
16%
% White
80%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,611 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,324. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,054 is less than the state median of $32,199. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,611
$31,324
Spending / Student
$23,054
$32,199
Best Olean City School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Olean City School District?
Olean City School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,865 students.
What is the rank of Olean City School District?
Olean City School District is ranked #734 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Olean City School District?
80% of Olean City School District students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Olean City School District?
Olean City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Olean City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,054 is less than the state median of $32,199. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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