For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,052 students in Gowanda, NY.
The top ranked public schools in Gowanda, NY are Gowanda High School, Gowanda Elementary School and Gowanda Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gowanda, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Gowanda have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gowanda, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gowanda High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10674 Prospect St
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-3325
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-3325
Gr: 9-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Gowanda Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
450 Aldrich St
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-3325
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-3325
Gr: PK-4 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Gowanda Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10674 Prospect St
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-3325
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-3325
Gr: 5-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Gowanda, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gowanda Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
South Rd-po Bx 350
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-0177
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-0177
Gr: Inquire with school | 10 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Gowanda, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Gowanda, NY include Gowanda High School, Gowanda Elementary School and Gowanda Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Gowanda?
3 public schools are located in Gowanda.
What is the racial composition of students in Gowanda?
Gowanda public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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