For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,561 students in 14701, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in 14701, NY are Southwestern Middle School, Thomas Jefferson Middle School and Persell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 14701 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 14701, NY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14701, NY Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwestern Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Hunt Rd W
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 664-6270
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 664-6270
Gr: 6-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
195 Martin Rd
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4411
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4411
Gr: 5-8 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Persell Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
375 Baker St
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4406
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4406
Gr: 5-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
George Washington Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
159 Buffalo St
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4413
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4413
Gr: 5-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
14701, New York 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 14701, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in 14701, NY include Southwestern Middle School, Thomas Jefferson Middle School and Persell Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 14701?
4 public middle schools are located in 14701.
What is the racial composition of students in 14701?
14701 public middle schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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