Best Schools in Cattaraugus County, NY
Cattaraugus County, NY has 60 public schools (15 high, 6 middle, 31 elementary) serving 17,054 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 59%, so schools in Cattaraugus County underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cattaraugus County, NY
The top high schools in Cattaraugus County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Griffith Institute High School
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Springville-griffith Institute Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 507 Students
2. Pioneer Senior High School
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Yorkshire-pioneer Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 658 Students
3. Cuba-rushford High School
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Cuba-rushford Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 209 Students
4. Cattaraugus-little Valley High School
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Cattaraugus-little Valley Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 251 Students
5. Portville Junior-senior High School
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Portville Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 450 Students
6. Randolph Senior High School
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Randolph Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 405 Students
7. Gowanda High School
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Gowanda Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 288 Students
8. Ellicottville Middle School High School
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Ellicottville Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 310 Students
9. Franklinville Junior-senior High School
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Franklinville Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 299 Students
10. Frewsburg Junior-senior High School
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Frewsburg Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 352 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cattaraugus County, NY
The top middle schools in Cattaraugus County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pioneer Middle School
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Yorkshire-pioneer Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 662 Students
2. Griffith Institute Middle School
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Springville-griffith Institute Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 368 Students
3. Cuba-rushford Middle School
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Cuba-rushford Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 167 Students
4. Gowanda Middle School
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Gowanda Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 323 Students
5. Cattaraugus-little Valley Middle School
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Cattaraugus-little Valley Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 255 Students
6. Seneca Intermediate School
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Salamanca City School District • Public • Grades 3 - 7 • 377 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cattaraugus County, NY
The top elementary schools in Cattaraugus County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ellicottville Elementary School
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Ellicottville Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 245 Students
2. Portville Elementary School
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Portville Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 518 Students
3. Allegany-limestone Elementary School
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Allegany-limestone Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 464 Students
4. Cuba-rushford Elementary School
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Cuba-rushford Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 363 Students
5. Gowanda Elementary School
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Gowanda Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 458 Students
6. G N Chapman Elementary School
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Randolph Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 448 Students
7. Forestville Elementary School
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Forestville Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 236 Students
8. Delevan Elementary School
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Yorkshire-pioneer Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 355 Students
9. Cattaraugus-little Valley Elementary School
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Cattaraugus-little Valley Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 334 Students
10. Robert H Jackson Elementary School
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Frewsburg Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 398 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cattaraugus County, NY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cattaraugus County, NY has a total population of 77,042 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cattaraugus County, NY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Cattaraugus County, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.78 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.94 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.84 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cattaraugus County, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cattaraugus County, NY.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Cattaraugus County, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cattaraugus County, NY
How many schools are in Cattaraugus County, NY?
Cattaraugus County, NY has 60 public schools: 15 high schools, 6 middle schools and 31 elementary schools, serving 17,054 students in total.
How do schools in Cattaraugus County perform on state tests?
On average, 60 schools in Cattaraugus County score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 59%, so on average schools in Cattaraugus County underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cattaraugus County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
Best Schools in Cities Near Cattaraugus County, NY
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- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Cattaraugus County
13 places in Cattaraugus County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (13)
- Olean (5)
- Cattaraugus (3)
- Randolph (3)
- Salamanca (3)
- Allegany (2)
- Ellicottville (2)
- Franklinville (2)
- Gowanda (2)
- Portville (2)
- Yorkshire (2)
- Delevan (1)
- Hinsdale (1)
- West Valley (1)
School districts (5)
- Olean City School District (4 schools)
- Yorkshire-Pioneer Central School District (4 schools)
- Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School District (3 schools)
- Gowanda Central School District (3 schools)
- Salamanca City School District (3 schools)