For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public preschools serving 4,056 students in Allegany County, NY.
The top ranked public preschools 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Allegany County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools 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 - 43. - 4.
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 - 43. - 4.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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
Rank: n/an/a
422 Main St
Bolivar, NY 14715
(585) 928-1380
Bolivar, NY 14715
(585) 928-1380
Grades: PK
| 16 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 preschools in Allegany County, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in Allegany County, NY include Cuba-rushford Elementary School, Canaseraga School and Alfred-almond Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Allegany County?
13 public preschools are located in Allegany County.
What is the racial composition of students in Allegany County?
Allegany County public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Allegany County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Allegany County include: Bolivar-richburg Elementary School vs. Cuba-rushford Elementary School, Scio Central School vs. Wellsville Elementary School, Friendship Central School vs. Genesee Valley Central School
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