Top 10 Best Cattaraugus County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public high schools serving 6,481 students in Cattaraugus County, NY.
The top ranked public high 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the New York public high school average of 78%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in Cattaraugus County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Cattaraugus County, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the New York average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Portville Junior-senior High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 58% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Cattaraugus County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cattaraugus-little Valley High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
25 N Franklin St
Cattaraugus, NY 14719
(716) 257-3483
Grades: 9-12
| 241 students
Rank: #22.
Pioneer Senior High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12145 County Line Rd
Yorkshire, NY 14173
(716) 492-9328
Grades: 9-12
| 699 students
Rank: #33.
Gowanda High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10674 Prospect St
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-3325
Grades: 9-12
| 292 students
Rank: #44.
Olean Senior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
410 W Sullivan St
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8029
Grades: 8-12
| 699 students
Rank: #55.
Portville Junior-senior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 Elm St
Portville, NY 14770
(716) 933-6704
Grades: 7-12
| 469 students
Rank: #66.
Hinsdale Central School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3701 Main St
Hinsdale, NY 14743
(716) 557-2227
Grades: PK-12
| 376 students
Rank: #77.
Ellicottville Middle School High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5873 Rt 219
Ellicottville, NY 14731
(716) 699-2316
Grades: 6-12
| 320 students
Rank: #88.
Allegany-limestone Middle-high School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3131 Five Mile Rd
Allegany, NY 14706
(716) 375-6600
Grades: 6-12
| 622 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Franklinville Junior-senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
31 N Main St
Franklinville, NY 14737
(716) 676-8060
Grades: 6-12
| 306 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Randolph Senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
18 Main St
Randolph, NY 14772
(716) 358-7007
Grades: 7-12
| 413 students
Rank: #1111.
West Valley Central School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5359 School St
West Valley, NY 14171
(716) 942-3293
Grades: PK-12
| 201 students
Rank: #1212.
Salamanca High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Iroquois Dr
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-2404
Grades: 8-12
| 457 students
Rank: #1313.
Pine Valley Central Junior-senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7827 Rt 83
South Dayton, NY 14138
(716) 988-3276
Grades: 7-12
| 247 students
Rank: #1414.
Randolph Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
336 Main St
Randolph, NY 14772
(716) 358-6866
Grades: 1-12
| 82 students
Rank: #1515.
Olean Intermediate-middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Wayne St
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8062
Grades: 2-10
| 565 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cattaraugus-allegany-erie-wyoming Boces
Special Education School
1825 Windfall Rd
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 376-8255
Grades: K-12
| 490 students
Rank: n/an/a
Warrior Academy
Alternative School
50 Iroquois Dr
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-2404
Grades: 11-12
| 2 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Cattaraugus County, NY

Cattaraugus County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3131 Five Mile Rd
Allegany, NY 14706
(716) 375-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 299 students
622 Main St
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8900
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
301 Court St
Little Valley, NY 14755
(716) 938-9194
Grades: 12
| n/a students
575 Spittler Lane
Limestone, NY 14753
(716) 925-7051
Grades: 9-11
| 24 students
207 Rock City St
Little Valley, NY 14755
(716) 938-9155
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1951 W Fall Rd
Olean, NY 14760
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
South Rd-po Bx 350
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-0177
Grades: Inquire with school
| 10 students
6619 Mutton Hollow Road
Great Valley, NY 14741
(716) 945-3420
Grades: 9-11
| 24 students
301 Court St
Little Valley, NY 14755
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
411 West Henley St
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8940
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
640 Main St
Limestone, NY 14753
(716) 925-8873
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
102 West Forest Avenue
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8980
Grades: PK-5
| 150 students
18 Main St
Randolph, NY 14772
(716) 358-7028
Grades: 5-8
| 310 students
50 Iroquois Dr
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-6922
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
50 Iroquois Dr
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-2405
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5359 School St
West Valley, NY 14171
(716) 942-3293
Grades: PK-12
| 492 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Cattaraugus County, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Cattaraugus County, NY include Cattaraugus-little Valley High School, Pioneer Senior High School and Gowanda High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cattaraugus County, NY?
17 public high schools are located in Cattaraugus County, NY.
What is the racial composition of students in Cattaraugus County, NY?
Cattaraugus County, NY public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 58% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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