For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,052 students in Gowanda, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Gowanda, NY are Gowanda High School, Gowanda Elementary School and Gowanda Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gowanda, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Gowanda have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51爆料s in Gowanda, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gowanda High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10674 Prospect St
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-3325
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-3325
Gr: 9-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Gowanda Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
450 Aldrich St
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-3325
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-3325
Gr: PK-4 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Gowanda Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10674 Prospect St
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-3325
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-3325
Gr: 5-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Gowanda, New York 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gowanda Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
South Rd-po Bx 350
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-0177
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-0177
Gr: Inquire with school | 10 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Gowanda, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Gowanda, NY include Gowanda High School, Gowanda Elementary School and Gowanda Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Gowanda?
3 public schools are located in Gowanda.
What is the racial composition of students in Gowanda?
Gowanda public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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