For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 755 students in Gowanda, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Gowanda, NY are 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gowanda have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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 Gowanda, NY (2026)
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%
Rank: #22.
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 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Gowanda, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Gowanda, NY include Gowanda Elementary School and Gowanda Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gowanda?
2 public elementary schools are located in Gowanda.
What is the racial composition of students in Gowanda?
Gowanda public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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