For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public high schools serving 6,280 students in Cattaraugus County, NY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Cattaraugus County, NY are Cattaraugus-little Valley High School, Pioneer Senior High School and Gowanda High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cattaraugus County, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Cattaraugus County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Cattaraugus County, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Portville Junior-senior High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Cattaraugus County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cattaraugus-little Valley High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
25 N Franklin St
Cattaraugus, NY 14719
(716) 257-3483
Cattaraugus, NY 14719
(716) 257-3483
Gr: 9-12 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Pioneer Senior High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12145 County Line Rd
Yorkshire, NY 14173
(716) 492-9345
Yorkshire, NY 14173
(716) 492-9345
Gr: 9-12 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Gowanda High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10674 Prospect St
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-3325
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-3325
Gr: 9-12 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Portville Junior-senior High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Elm St
Portville, NY 14770
(716) 933-6704
Portville, NY 14770
(716) 933-6704
Gr: 7-12 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Franklinville Junior-senior High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
31 N Main St
Franklinville, NY 14737
(716) 676-8060
Franklinville, NY 14737
(716) 676-8060
Gr: 6-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Ellicottville Middle School High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5873 Rt 219
Ellicottville, NY 14731
(716) 699-2316
Ellicottville, NY 14731
(716) 699-2316
Gr: 6-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
Randolph Senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18 Main St
Randolph, NY 14772
(716) 358-7007
Randolph, NY 14772
(716) 358-7007
Gr: 7-12 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #99.
Allegany-limestone Middle-high School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3131 Five Mile Rd
Allegany, NY 14706
(716) 375-6600
Allegany, NY 14706
(716) 375-6600
Gr: 6-12 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1010.
Olean Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
410 W Sullivan St
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8029
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8029
Gr: 8-12 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1111.
Pine Valley Central Junior-senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7827 Rt 83
South Dayton, NY 14138
(716) 988-3276
South Dayton, NY 14138
(716) 988-3276
Gr: 7-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1212.
Salamanca High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50 Iroquois Dr
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-2404
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-2404
Gr: 7-12 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1313.
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: #1414.
Randolph Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
336 Main St
Randolph, NY 14772
(716) 358-6866
Randolph, NY 14772
(716) 358-6866
Gr: 1-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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
Gr: K-12 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cattaraugus County, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cattaraugus County, NY include Cattaraugus-little Valley High School, Pioneer Senior High School and Gowanda High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cattaraugus County?
16 public high schools are located in Cattaraugus County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cattaraugus County?
Cattaraugus County public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Cattaraugus County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Cattaraugus County include: Franklinville Junior-senior High School vs. Hinsdale Central School, Allegany-limestone Middle-high School vs. Olean Senior High School, Portville Junior-senior High School vs. Olean Senior High School
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