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Best Cattaraugus County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public elementary schools serving 8,945 students in Cattaraugus County, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cattaraugus County, NY are Franklinville Junior-senior High School, Hinsdale Central School and Portville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cattaraugus County, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cattaraugus County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Cattaraugus County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklinville Junior-senior High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
31 N Main St
Franklinville, NY 14737
(716) 676-8060
Gr: 6-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Hinsdale Central School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3701 Main St
Hinsdale, NY 14743
(716) 557-2227
Gr: PK-12 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Portville Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 Elm St
Portville, NY 14770
(716) 933-6001
Gr: PK-6 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Ellicottville Middle School High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5873 Rt 219
Ellicottville, NY 14731
(716) 699-2316
Gr: 6-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Ellicottville Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5873 Rt 219
Ellicottville, NY 14731
(716) 699-2318
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Allegany-limestone Middle-high School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3131 Five Mile Rd
Allegany, NY 14706
(716) 375-6600
Gr: 6-12 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Pioneer Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12132 Old Olean Rd
Yorkshire, NY 14173
(716) 492-9375
Gr: 5-8 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #88.
Allegany-limestone Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
120 Maple Ave
Allegany, NY 14706
(716) 375-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #99.
Franklinville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
32 N Main St
Franklinville, NY 14737
(716) 676-8020
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1010.
G N Chapman Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
22 Main St
Randolph, NY 14772
(716) 358-7030
Gr: PK-6 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1111.
Cattaraugus-little Valley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
25 N Franklin St
Cattaraugus, NY 14719
(716) 257-3436
Gr: PK-4 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1212.
Washington West Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1626 Washington St
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8962
Gr: PK-3 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1313.
Gowanda Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
450 Aldrich St
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-3325
Gr: PK-4 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1414.
Cattaraugus-little Valley Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
25 N Franklin St
Cattaraugus, NY 14719
(716) 257-3483
Gr: 5-8 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1515.
Gowanda Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10674 Prospect St
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-3325
Gr: 5-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1616.
Delevan Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
30 School St
Delevan, NY 14042
(716) 492-9463
Gr: PK-4 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1717.
East View Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
690 E Spring St
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8933
Gr: PK-3 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1818.
Olean Intermediate-middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Wayne St
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8062
Gr: 3-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1919.
West Valley Central School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5359 School St
West Valley, NY 14171
(716) 942-3100
Gr: PK-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #2020.
Randolph Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
336 Main St
Randolph, NY 14772
(716) 358-6866
Gr: 1-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Pine Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7755 Rt 83
South Dayton, NY 14138
(716) 988-3291
Gr: PK-6 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Prospect Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Prospect Ave
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-5170
Gr: PK-3 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2323.
Seneca Intermediate School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Iroquois Dr
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-5140
Gr: 3-7 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Cattaraugus-allegany-erie-wyoming Boces
Special Education School
1825 Windfall Rd
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 376-8255
Gr: K-12 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Cattaraugus County, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cattaraugus County, NY include Franklinville Junior-senior High School, Hinsdale Central School and Portville Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cattaraugus County?
24 public elementary schools are located in Cattaraugus County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cattaraugus County?
Cattaraugus County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Cattaraugus County are often viewed compared to one another?

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