For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 663 students in Olean, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Olean, NY are 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Olean have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Olean, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
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 preschools in Olean, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Olean, NY include Washington West Elementary School and East View Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Olean?
2 public preschools are located in Olean.
What is the racial composition of students in Olean?
Olean public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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