For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 779 students in Gowanda, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gowanda, NY are 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gowanda have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Gowanda, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gowanda Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
450 Aldrich St
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-3325
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-3325
Grades: PK-4
| 450 students
Rank: #22.
Gowanda Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10674 Prospect St
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-3325
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-3325
Grades: 5-8
| 329 students
Gowanda, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gowanda Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
South Rd-po Bx 350
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-0177
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-0177
Grades: Inquire with school
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Gowanda, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gowanda, NY include Gowanda Elementary School and Gowanda Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gowanda?
2 public elementary schools are located in Gowanda.
What is the racial composition of students in Gowanda?
Gowanda public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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