For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,513 students in 14701, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 14701, NY are Southwestern Middle School, Thomas Jefferson Middle School and Persell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 14701 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 14701, NY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14701, NY Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwestern Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Hunt Rd W
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 664-6270
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 664-6270
Gr: 6-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
195 Martin Rd
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4411
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4411
Gr: 5-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Persell Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
375 Baker St
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4406
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4406
Gr: 5-8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
George Washington Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
159 Buffalo St
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4413
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4413
Gr: 5-8 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 14701, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 14701, NY include Southwestern Middle School, Thomas Jefferson Middle School and Persell Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 14701?
4 public middle schools are located in 14701.
What is the racial composition of students in 14701?
14701 public middle schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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