For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public preschools serving 5,070 students in Cattaraugus County, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Cattaraugus County, NY are Hinsdale Central School, Portville Elementary School and Ellicottville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cattaraugus County, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Cattaraugus County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Cattaraugus County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hinsdale Central School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3701 Main St
Hinsdale, NY 14743
(716) 557-2227
Hinsdale, NY 14743
(716) 557-2227
Gr: PK-12 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Portville Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Elm St
Portville, NY 14770
(716) 933-6001
Portville, NY 14770
(716) 933-6001
Gr: PK-6 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Ellicottville Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5873 Rt 219
Ellicottville, NY 14731
(716) 699-2318
Ellicottville, NY 14731
(716) 699-2318
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Allegany-limestone Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 Maple Ave
Allegany, NY 14706
(716) 375-6600
Allegany, NY 14706
(716) 375-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Franklinville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
32 N Main St
Franklinville, NY 14737
(716) 676-8020
Franklinville, NY 14737
(716) 676-8020
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
G N Chapman Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
22 Main St
Randolph, NY 14772
(716) 358-7030
Randolph, NY 14772
(716) 358-7030
Gr: PK-6 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Cattaraugus-little Valley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25 N Franklin St
Cattaraugus, NY 14719
(716) 257-3436
Cattaraugus, NY 14719
(716) 257-3436
Gr: PK-4 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #88.
Washington West Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1626 Washington St
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8962
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8962
Gr: PK-3 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #99.
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%
Rank: #1010.
Delevan Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
30 School St
Delevan, NY 14042
(716) 492-9463
Delevan, NY 14042
(716) 492-9463
Gr: PK-4 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1111.
East View Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
690 E Spring St
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8933
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8933
Gr: PK-3 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1212.
West Valley Central School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5359 School St
West Valley, NY 14171
(716) 942-3100
West Valley, NY 14171
(716) 942-3100
Gr: PK-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Pine Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7755 Rt 83
South Dayton, NY 14138
(716) 988-3291
South Dayton, NY 14138
(716) 988-3291
Gr: PK-6 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Prospect Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Prospect Ave
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-5170
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-5170
Gr: PK-3 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Cattaraugus County, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Cattaraugus County, NY include Hinsdale Central School, Portville Elementary School and Ellicottville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cattaraugus County?
14 public preschools are located in Cattaraugus County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cattaraugus County?
Cattaraugus County public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Cattaraugus County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Cattaraugus County include: G N Chapman Elementary School vs. Ellicottville Elementary School, Cattaraugus-little Valley Elementary School vs. Ellicottville Elementary School, Ellicottville Elementary School vs. Cattaraugus-little Valley Elementary School
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