For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 860 students in Gainesville, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Gainesville, NY are Letchworth Senior High School, Letchworth Elementary School and Letchworth Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gainesville, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Gainesville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gainesville, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Letchworth Senior High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5550 School Rd
Gainesville, NY 14066
(585) 493-2571
Gainesville, NY 14066
(585) 493-2571
Gr: 9-12 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Letchworth Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5550 School Rd
Gainesville, NY 14066
(585) 493-2581
Gainesville, NY 14066
(585) 493-2581
Gr: PK-4 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Letchworth Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5550 School Rd
Gainesville, NY 14066
(585) 493-2592
Gainesville, NY 14066
(585) 493-2592
Gr: 5-8 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Gainesville, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Gainesville, NY include Letchworth Senior High School, Letchworth Elementary School and Letchworth Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Gainesville?
3 public schools are located in Gainesville.
What is the racial composition of students in Gainesville?
Gainesville public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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