Can I use Cattaraugus County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Cattaraugus County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Cattaraugus County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Cattaraugus County?

Start with the 29 listed public schools and 12 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Cattaraugus County Schools & Education

Name: Cattaraugus County, New York Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Cattaraugus County, New York

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

67/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

87.4%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

87.4%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 85.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,691

National avg $13,239

State avg $14,719

School Score

67/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 63/100

State Score Position

#19

of 62 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Cattaraugus County

Measured School Summary

Cattaraugus County performs at an average level with a school score of 67/100 and a solid graduation rate of 87.4%.

Funding Context

With $13,691 per pupil, Cattaraugus County has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 7% above the New York average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Cattaraugus County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

29 public schools and 12 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

67/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #19 of 62 New York counties with school score data.

Completion

87.4%

2.1 pts above the state average

Funding context

$13,691

$1,028 below the state average

School coverage

12 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Cattaraugus County has 29 public schools across 12 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Cattaraugus County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Mixed school landscape

Cattaraugus County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.

State position

#19

of 62 New York counties with school score data. The county score is 4 points above the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

OLEAN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary and high visible

1,864 students

Elementary 2Middle 0High 1Other 1

4 listed schools in this county slice.

SALAMANCA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

1,293 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

ALLEGANY-LIMESTONE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary and high visible

1,062 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

PORTVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary and high visible

968 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

OLEAN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 4 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Cattaraugus County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Cattaraugus County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Cattaraugus County, New York

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

Small Districts, Strong Rural Infrastructure

Cattaraugus County serves 11,476 students through 29 public schools distributed across 12 districts. The landscape features 10 elementary and 10 high schools, ensuring consistent pathways for rural learners.

Olean and Salamanca Drive County Enrollment

The Olean City School District is the county's largest, managing four schools for 1,864 students. All education in the county is delivered through traditional public districts, with zero charter schools currently in operation.

Community Schools in Town and Country

The county's schools are divided between rural areas and small towns, maintaining an average size of 396 students. Pioneer Middle School stands as the largest single facility, enrolling 662 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Cattaraugus County

Reported Enrollment

11,476

29 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary10

Middle4

High10

Other5

12 School Districts in Cattaraugus County

OLEAN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

4 schools

1,864 students

SALAMANCA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

3 schools

1,293 students

ALLEGANY-LIMESTONE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 schools

1,062 students

PORTVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 schools

968 students

RANDOLPH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 schools

853 students

CATTARAUGUS-LITTLE VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

3 schools

840 students

FRANKLINVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 schools

585 students

ELLICOTTVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 schools

555 students

CATTARAUGUS-ALLEGANY-ERIE-WYOMING BOCES

1 school

500 students

HINSDALE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

1 school

376 students

29 Public Schools in Cattaraugus County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Cattaraugus County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
PIONEER MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	YORKSHIRE-PIONEER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	YORKSHIRE, 14173Town: Distant	5–8	Middle	662
OLEAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL	Record	OLEAN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	OLEAN, 14760Town: Remote	8–12	High	659
PIONEER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL	Record	YORKSHIRE-PIONEER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	YORKSHIRE, 14173Town: Distant	9–12	High	658
ALLEGANY-LIMESTONE MIDDLE-HIGH SCHOOL	Record	ALLEGANY-LIMESTONE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	ALLEGANY, 14706Rural: Fringe	6–12	High	598
OLEAN INTERMEDIATE-MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	OLEAN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	OLEAN, 14760Town: Remote	2–10	Other	564
PORTVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	PORTVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	PORTVILLE, 14770Rural: Fringe	PK–6	Primary	518
CATTARAUGUS-ALLEGANY-ERIE-WYOMING BOCES	Record	CATTARAUGUS-ALLEGANY-ERIE-WYOMING BOCES	OLEAN, 14760Rural: Fringe	KG–12	Special Education	500
SALAMANCA HIGH SCHOOL	Record	SALAMANCA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	SALAMANCA, 14779Town: Distant	8–12	High	481
ALLEGANY-LIMESTONE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	ALLEGANY-LIMESTONE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	ALLEGANY, 14706Town: Remote	PK–5	Primary	464
PORTVILLE JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL	Record	PORTVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	PORTVILLE, 14770Rural: Fringe	7–12	High	450
G N CHAPMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	RANDOLPH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	RANDOLPH, 14772Rural: Remote	PK–6	Primary	448
PROSPECT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	SALAMANCA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	SALAMANCA, 14779Rural: Fringe	PK–3	Primary	435
RANDOLPH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL	Record	RANDOLPH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	RANDOLPH, 14772Rural: Remote	7–12	High	405
SENECA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL	Record	SALAMANCA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	SALAMANCA, 14779Town: Distant	4–8	Middle	377
HINSDALE CENTRAL SCHOOL	Record	HINSDALE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	HINSDALE, 14743Town: Remote	PK–12	Other	376
DELEVAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	YORKSHIRE-PIONEER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	DELEVAN, 14042Rural: Fringe	PK–4	Primary	355
EAST VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	OLEAN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	OLEAN, 14760Town: Remote	PK–3	Primary	337
CATTARAUGUS-LITTLE VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	CATTARAUGUS-LITTLE VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	CATTARAUGUS, 14719Rural: Distant	PK–4	Primary	334
GOWANDA MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	GOWANDA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	GOWANDA, 14070Rural: Fringe	5–8	Middle	323
ELLICOTTVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL	Record	ELLICOTTVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	ELLICOTTVILLE, 14731Rural: Distant	6–12	High	310

PIONEER MIDDLE SCHOOL

YORKSHIRE-PIONEER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

YORKSHIRE, 14173 / Town: Distant

Record5–8Middle662 students

OLEAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

OLEAN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

OLEAN, 14760 / Town: Remote

Record8–12High659 students

PIONEER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

YORKSHIRE-PIONEER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

YORKSHIRE, 14173 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High658 students

ALLEGANY-LIMESTONE MIDDLE-HIGH SCHOOL

ALLEGANY-LIMESTONE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

ALLEGANY, 14706 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–12High598 students

OLEAN INTERMEDIATE-MIDDLE SCHOOL

OLEAN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

OLEAN, 14760 / Town: Remote

Record2–10Other564 students

PORTVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PORTVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

PORTVILLE, 14770 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–6Primary518 students

CATTARAUGUS-ALLEGANY-ERIE-WYOMING BOCES

OLEAN, 14760 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–12Special Education500 students

SALAMANCA HIGH SCHOOL

SALAMANCA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

SALAMANCA, 14779 / Town: Distant

Record8–12High481 students

ALLEGANY-LIMESTONE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ALLEGANY-LIMESTONE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

ALLEGANY, 14706 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary464 students

PORTVILLE JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

PORTVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

PORTVILLE, 14770 / Rural: Fringe

Record7–12High450 students

G N CHAPMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RANDOLPH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

RANDOLPH, 14772 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary448 students

PROSPECT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SALAMANCA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

SALAMANCA, 14779 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–3Primary435 students

RANDOLPH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RANDOLPH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

RANDOLPH, 14772 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High405 students

SENECA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

SALAMANCA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

SALAMANCA, 14779 / Town: Distant

Record4–8Middle377 students

HINSDALE CENTRAL SCHOOL

HINSDALE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

HINSDALE, 14743 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–12Other376 students

DELEVAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

YORKSHIRE-PIONEER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

DELEVAN, 14042 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–4Primary355 students

EAST VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

OLEAN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

OLEAN, 14760 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–3Primary337 students

CATTARAUGUS-LITTLE VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CATTARAUGUS-LITTLE VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

CATTARAUGUS, 14719 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–4Primary334 students

GOWANDA MIDDLE SCHOOL

GOWANDA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

GOWANDA, 14070 / Rural: Fringe

Record5–8Middle323 students

ELLICOTTVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL

ELLICOTTVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

ELLICOTTVILLE, 14731 / Rural: Distant

Record6–12High310 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$13,691

State avg $14,719

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which New York counties have the highest graduation rates?

Putnam County (93.4%), Genesee County (92.5%), and Schuyler County (91.8%) currently lead New York among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in New York?

Across New York counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $14,719. The highest current county values are Hamilton County ($26,327), New York County ($21,940), and Putnam County ($19,993). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Cattaraugus County?

Cattaraugus County has a school score of 67/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Cattaraugus County?

The high school graduation rate in Cattaraugus County is 87.4%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Cattaraugus County spend per student?

Cattaraugus County spends $13,691 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

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Schools in Cattaraugus County, New York — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Cattaraugus County, New York?

What are the major school districts in Cattaraugus County, New York?

What is the school experience like in Cattaraugus County?

The county's schools are divided between rural areas and small towns, maintaining an average size of 396 students. Pioneer Middle School stands as the largest single facility, enrolling 662 students.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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