For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,687 students in Olean, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Olean, NY are Washington West Elementary School, East View Elementary School and Olean Intermediate-middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Olean, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Olean have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Olean, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington West Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1626 Washington St
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8962
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8962
Grades: PK-3
| 304 students
Rank: #22.
East View Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
690 E Spring St
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8922
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8922
Grades: PK-3
| 359 students
Rank: #33.
Olean Intermediate-middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Wayne St
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8062
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8062
Grades: 3-12
| 544 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cattaraugus-allegany-erie-wyoming Boces
Special Education School
1825 Windfall Rd
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 376-8255
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 376-8255
Grades: K-12
| 480 students
Olean, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
622 Main St
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8900
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8900
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Fall Road Childrens Icf (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1951 W Fall Rd
Olean, NY 14760
Olean, NY 14760
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
411 West Henley St
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8940
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8940
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
102 West Forest Avenue
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8980
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8980
Grades: PK-5
| 150 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Olean, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Olean, NY include Washington West Elementary School, East View Elementary School and Olean Intermediate-middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Olean?
4 public elementary schools are located in Olean.
What is the racial composition of students in Olean?
Olean public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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