For the 2025 school year, there are 49 public schools serving 16,912 students in Chautauqua County, NY (there are 14 private schools, serving 646 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Chautauqua County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Chautauqua County, NY are Fredonia High School, Jamestown High School and Southwestern Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chautauqua County, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Chautauqua County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Chautauqua County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fredonia High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
425 E Main St
Fredonia, NY 14063
(716) 679-1581
Fredonia, NY 14063
(716) 679-1581
Grades: 9-12
| 489 students
Rank: #22.
Jamestown High School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
350 E 2nd St
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-3470
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-3470
Grades: 9-12
| 1,354 students
Rank: #33.
Southwestern Senior High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
600 Hunt Rd W
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 664-6273
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 664-6273
Grades: 9-12
| 403 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Silver Creek High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Dickinson St
Silver Creek, NY 14136
(716) 934-2603
Silver Creek, NY 14136
(716) 934-2603
Grades: 9-12
| 294 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Westfield High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
203 E Main St
Westfield, NY 14787
(716) 326-2151
Westfield, NY 14787
(716) 326-2151
Grades: 6-12
| 201 students
Rank: #66.
Dunkirk Senior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
75 W 6th St
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Grades: 7-12
| 896 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Maple Grove Junior/senior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3980 Dutch Hollow Rd
Bemus Point, NY 14712
(716) 386-2855
Bemus Point, NY 14712
(716) 386-2855
Grades: 6-12
| 295 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Panama High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
41 North St
Panama, NY 14767
(716) 782-4413
Panama, NY 14767
(716) 782-4413
Grades: 7-12
| 194 students
Rank: #99.
Chautauqua Lake Secondary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 N Erie St
Mayville, NY 14757
(716) 753-5882
Mayville, NY 14757
(716) 753-5882
Grades: 7-12
| 366 students
Rank: #1010.
Forestville Central High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4 Academy St
Forestville, NY 14062
(716) 965-2711
Forestville, NY 14062
(716) 965-2711
Grades: 7-12
| 192 students
Rank: #1111.
Westfield Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
203 E Main St
Westfield, NY 14787
(716) 326-2151
Westfield, NY 14787
(716) 326-2151
Grades: 6-12
| 141 students
Rank: #1212.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Front St
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4412
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4412
Grades: PK-4
| 401 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Chautauqua Lake Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 N Erie St
Mayville, NY 14757
(716) 753-5841
Mayville, NY 14757
(716) 753-5841
Grades: PK-6
| 319 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Frewsburg Junior-senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
26 Institute St
Frewsburg, NY 14738
(716) 569-7055
Frewsburg, NY 14738
(716) 569-7055
Grades: 7-12
| 341 students
Rank: #1515.
Sherman Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
127 Park St
Sherman, NY 14781
(716) 761-6121
Sherman, NY 14781
(716) 761-6121
Grades: PK-6
| 233 students
Rank: #1616.
Sherman High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
127 Park St
Sherman, NY 14781
(716) 761-6121
Sherman, NY 14781
(716) 761-6121
Grades: 7-12
| 187 students
Rank: #1717.
Forestville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12 Water St
Forestville, NY 14062
(716) 965-2742
Forestville, NY 14062
(716) 965-2742
Grades: PK-6
| 221 students
Rank: #1818.
Cassadaga Valley Middle/high School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5935 Rt 60
Sinclairville, NY 14782
(716) 962-8581
Sinclairville, NY 14782
(716) 962-8581
Grades: 6-12
| 384 students
Rank: #1919.
Falconer Middle/high School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2 East Ave N
Falconer, NY 14733
(716) 665-6624
Falconer, NY 14733
(716) 665-6624
Grades: 6-12
| 629 students
Rank: #2020.
Clymer Central School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8672 E Main St
Clymer, NY 14724
(716) 355-4444
Clymer, NY 14724
(716) 355-4444
Grades: PK-12
| 357 students
Rank: #2121.
Bemus Point Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
41 Liberty St
Bemus Point, NY 14712
(716) 386-3795
Bemus Point, NY 14712
(716) 386-3795
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students
Rank: #2222.
Panama K-6 School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
41 North St
Panama, NY 14767
(716) 782-4166
Panama, NY 14767
(716) 782-4166
Grades: PK-6
| 220 students
Rank: #2323.
Southwestern Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Hunt Rd W
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 664-6270
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 664-6270
Grades: 6-8
| 281 students
Rank: #2424.
Fredonia Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
425 E Main St
Fredonia, NY 14063
(716) 679-1581
Fredonia, NY 14063
(716) 679-1581
Grades: 5-8
| 417 students
Rank: #2525.
Robert H Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
135 Ivory St
Frewsburg, NY 14738
(716) 569-7031
Frewsburg, NY 14738
(716) 569-7031
Grades: PK-6
| 374 students
Rank: #2626.
Westfield Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
203 E Main St
Westfield, NY 14787
(716) 326-2180
Westfield, NY 14787
(716) 326-2180
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: #2727.
Fredonia Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
425 E Main St
Fredonia, NY 14063
(716) 679-1581
Fredonia, NY 14063
(716) 679-1581
Grades: 1-4
| 416 students
Rank: #2828.
Silver Creek Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Dickinson St
Silver Creek, NY 14136
(716) 934-2603
Silver Creek, NY 14136
(716) 934-2603
Grades: 6-8
| 218 students
Rank: #2929.
Southwestern Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Hunt Rd W
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 664-1881
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 664-1881
Grades: PK-5
| 582 students
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Carlyle C Ring Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
333 Buffalo St
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4407
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4407
Grades: PK-4
| 390 students
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
School 5
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
117 Brigham Rd
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Grades: K-2
| 147 students
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Silver Creek Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Dickinson St
Silver Creek, NY 14136
(716) 934-2603
Silver Creek, NY 14136
(716) 934-2603
Grades: PK-5
| 430 students
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Sinclairville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
43 Sinclair Dr
Sinclairville, NY 14782
(716) 962-5195
Sinclairville, NY 14782
(716) 962-5195
Grades: PK-5
| 420 students
Rank: #3434.
Brocton Middle High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
138 W Main St
Brocton, NY 14716
(716) 792-2189
Brocton, NY 14716
(716) 792-2189
Grades: 6-12
| 282 students
Rank: #3535.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
195 Martin Rd
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4411
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4411
Grades: 5-8
| 451 students
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Chautauqua County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
175 Maple Ave
Cassadaga, NY 14718
(716) 595-3070
Cassadaga, NY 14718
(716) 595-3070
Grades: PK-2
| 98 students
Chautauqua County Jail Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
15 East Chautauqua St
Mayville, NY 14757
(716) 753-4935
Mayville, NY 14757
(716) 753-4935
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
100 N Erie St
Mayville, NY 14757
(716) 753-5872
Mayville, NY 14757
(716) 753-5872
Grades: 6-8
| 196 students
2 East Ave N
Falconer, NY 14733
(716) 665-6624
Falconer, NY 14733
(716) 665-6624
Grades: 6-8
| 355 students
425 East Main St
Fredonia, NY 14063
(716) 679-1581
Fredonia, NY 14063
(716) 679-1581
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
203 East Main Street
Westfield, NY 14787
(716) 326-2151
Westfield, NY 14787
(716) 326-2151
Grades: 6-8
| 211 students
Lakeview Shock Incar Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
9300 Lake Ave
Brocton, NY 14716
(716) 792-7100
Brocton, NY 14716
(716) 792-7100
Grades: Inquire with school
| 201 students
3980 Dutch Hollow Rd
Bemus Point, NY 14712
(716) 386-3795
Bemus Point, NY 14712
(716) 386-3795
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
41 Hebner St
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4408
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4408
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Salvation Army Agnes Home (The) (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
6 Broadhead Ave
Jamestown, NY 14701
Jamestown, NY 14701
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Chautauqua County, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Chautauqua County, NY include Fredonia High School, Jamestown High School and Southwestern Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Chautauqua County?
49 public schools are located in Chautauqua County.
What percentage of students in Chautauqua County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Chautauqua County are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chautauqua County?
Chautauqua County public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Chautauqua County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Chautauqua County include: Dunkirk Senior High School vs. Fredonia High School, Sinclairville Elementary School vs. Bemus Point Elementary School, Clinton V Bush Elementary School vs. Carlyle C Ring Elementary School
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