For the 2025 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 38% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Gainesville have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Letchworth Senior High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5550 School Rd
Gainesville, NY 14066
(585) 493-2571
Gainesville, NY 14066
(585) 493-2571
Grades: 9-12
| 263 students
Rank: #22.
Letchworth Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5550 School Rd
Gainesville, NY 14066
(585) 493-2581
Gainesville, NY 14066
(585) 493-2581
Grades: PK-4
| 336 students
Rank: #33.
Letchworth Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5550 School Rd
Gainesville, NY 14066
(585) 493-2592
Gainesville, NY 14066
(585) 493-2592
Grades: 5-8
| 261 students
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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