For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,345 students in Olean, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 180 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Olean, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Olean, NY are Olean Senior High School, Washington West Elementary School and East View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Olean, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Olean have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Olean, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Washington West Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1626 Washington St
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8962
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8962
Gr: PK-3 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
East View Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
690 E Spring St
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8922
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8922
Gr: PK-3 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Olean Intermediate-middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Wayne St
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8062
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8062
Gr: 3-12 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Olean, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
102 West Forest Avenue
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8980
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8980
Gr: PK-5 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Olean, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Olean, NY include Olean Senior High School, Washington West Elementary School and East View Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Olean?
5 public schools are located in Olean.
What percentage of students in Olean go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Olean are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Olean?
Olean public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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