| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chautauqua Lake Central School District | Chautauqua | 9/10 Excellent · 84th pct | 742 | 2 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Panama Central School District | Ashville | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 446 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Forestville Central School District | Forestville | 7/10 Good · 66th pct | 455 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Bemus Point Central School District | Bemus Point | 7/10 Good · 62nd pct | 609 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Westfield Central School District | Westfield | 7/10 Good · 62nd pct | 654 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Southwestern Central School District at Jamestown | Celoron | 6/10 Average · 59th pct | 1,340 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Frewsburg Central School District | Frewsburg | 6/10 Average · 58th pct | 774 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Sherman Central School District | Sherman | 6/10 Average · 53rd pct | 437 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Clymer Central School District | Clymer | 6/10 Average · 52nd pct | 371 | 1 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Fredonia Central School District | Fredonia | 6/10 Average · 52nd pct | 1,492 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Ripley Central School District | Ripley | 4/10 Below Average · 35th pct | 152 | 1 | PK–6 | 1 |
| Cassadaga Valley Central School District | Cassadaga | 3/10 Below Average · 27th pct | 824 | 2 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Brocton Central School District | Brocton | 2/10 Poor · 17th pct | 531 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Silver Creek Central School District | Sheridan | 2/10 Poor · 17th pct | 1,014 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Falconer Central School District | Ellington | 2/10 Poor · 12th pct | 1,147 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Dunkirk City School District | Dunkirk | 2/10 Poor · 10th pct | 2,015 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Jamestown City School District | Jamestown | 2/10 Poor · 10th pct | 4,533 | 9 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Pine Valley Central School District (South Dayton) | South Dayton | 1/10 Poor · 6th pct | 527 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Chautauqua County compares
Together they enroll 18,063 students across 50 schools. The largest is Jamestown City School District with 4,533 students. Districts here average 4.8/10, below the New York average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Chautauqua County, New York
Chautauqua County has 18 public school districts covering 36 zip codes. The top-rated district in Chautauqua County is Chautauqua Lake Central School District (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in New York. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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