For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 421 students in Gowanda, NY.
The top-ranked public preschool in Gowanda, NY is Gowanda Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gowanda, NY public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Gowanda have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Gowanda, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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 preschools in Gowanda, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Gowanda, NY include Gowanda Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Gowanda?
1 public preschools are located in Gowanda.
What is the racial composition of students in Gowanda?
Gowanda public preschools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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