Top Rankings
Chautauqua Lake Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 673 students in Chautauqua Lake Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Chautauqua Lake Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
673 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
81 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Chautauqua Lake Central School District, which is ranked #162 of all 1,007 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 90-94% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#158 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
87%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25.9%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.73
Showing 2014–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
Showing 2009–2018. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
3%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
15%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% White
94%
39%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $37,710 is higher than the state median of $34,989. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $59,215 is higher than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 54% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$87,503 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$40 MM
$90,091 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$37,710
$34,989
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$59,215
$36,024
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Best Chautauqua Lake Central School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chautauqua Lake Secondary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 N Erie St
Mayville, NY 14757
(716) 753-5882
Mayville, NY 14757
(716) 753-5882
Gr: 7-12 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Chautauqua Lake Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 N Erie St
Mayville, NY 14757
(716) 753-5841
Mayville, NY 14757
(716) 753-5841
Gr: PK-6 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chautauqua Lake Central School District?
Chautauqua Lake Central School District manages 2 public schools serving 673 students.
What is the rank of Chautauqua Lake Central School District?
Chautauqua Lake Central School District is ranked #162 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chautauqua Lake Central School District?
94% of Chautauqua Lake Central School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chautauqua Lake Central School District?
Chautauqua Lake Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Chautauqua Lake Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $59,215 is higher than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 54% over four school years.
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