For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 830 students in Cattaraugus, NY (there are , serving 18 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Cattaraugus, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Cattaraugus, NY are Cattaraugus-little Valley High School, Cattaraugus-little Valley Elementary School and Cattaraugus-little Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cattaraugus, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Cattaraugus have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Cattaraugus, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cattaraugus-little Valley High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
25 N Franklin St
Cattaraugus, NY 14719
(716) 257-3483
Cattaraugus, NY 14719
(716) 257-3483
Grades: 9-12
| 253 students
Rank: #22.
Cattaraugus-little Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25 N Franklin St
Cattaraugus, NY 14719
(716) 257-3436
Cattaraugus, NY 14719
(716) 257-3436
Grades: PK-4
| 338 students
Rank: #33.
Cattaraugus-little Valley Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25 N Franklin St
Cattaraugus, NY 14719
(716) 257-3483
Cattaraugus, NY 14719
(716) 257-3483
Grades: 5-8
| 239 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cattaraugus, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Cattaraugus, NY include Cattaraugus-little Valley High School, Cattaraugus-little Valley Elementary School and Cattaraugus-little Valley Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Cattaraugus?
3 public schools are located in Cattaraugus.
What percentage of students in Cattaraugus go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Cattaraugus are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cattaraugus?
Cattaraugus public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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