| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellicottville Central School District | Ellicottville | 9/10 Excellent · 87th pct | 573 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Portville Central School District | Portville | 9/10 Excellent · 84th pct | 974 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Allegany-Limestone Central School District | Allegany | 8/10 Good · 73rd pct | 1,087 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Randolph Central School District | Conewango Valley | 6/10 Average · 58th pct | 867 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Cuba-Rushford Central School District | Farmersville Station | 6/10 Average · 56th pct | 772 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Franklinville Central School District | Franklinville | 5/10 Average · 49th pct | 625 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Yorkshire-Pioneer Central School District | Delevan | 5/10 Average · 46th pct | 2,235 | 4 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School District | Cattaraugus | 5/10 Average · 42nd pct | 875 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
| West Valley Central School District | West Valley | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 219 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Hinsdale Central School District | Hinsdale | 4/10 Below Average · 32nd pct | 396 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Gowanda Central School District | Dayton | 3/10 Below Average · 27th pct | 1,119 | 3 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Olean City School District | Olean | 2/10 Poor · 14th pct | 1,916 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Salamanca City School District | Kill Buck | 1/10 Poor · 7th pct | 1,369 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Pine Valley Central School District (South Dayton) | South Dayton | 1/10 Poor · 6th pct | 527 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Cattaraugus County compares
Together they enroll 13,554 students across 34 schools. The largest is Yorkshire-Pioneer Central School District with 2,235 students. Districts here average 4.9/10, below the New York average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Cattaraugus County, New York
Cattaraugus County has 14 public school districts covering 29 zip codes. The top-rated district in Cattaraugus County is Ellicottville Central School District (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NY State tests 2023–24), ranked against all districts in New York. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Cattaraugus County, NY?
14 school districts serve zip codes in Cattaraugus County, NY. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Cattaraugus County, NY?
Of the districts serving Cattaraugus County, Ellicottville Central School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 87th percentile among New York school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on New York reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in New York and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within New York only, never across state lines.