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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Chautauqua County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 37 public elementary schools serving 12,196 students in Chautauqua County, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Chautauqua County, NY are Chautauqua Lake Elementary School, Maple Grove Junior/senior High School and Westfield Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chautauqua County, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Chautauqua County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Chautauqua County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chautauqua Lake Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 N Erie St
Mayville, NY 14757
(716) 753-5841
Gr: PK-6 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Maple Grove Junior/senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3980 Dutch Hollow Rd
Bemus Point, NY 14712
(716) 386-2855
Gr: 6-12 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Westfield Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
203 E Main St
Westfield, NY 14787
(716) 326-2151
Gr: 6-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Westfield High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
203 E Main St
Westfield, NY 14787
(716) 326-2151
Gr: 6-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Sherman Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
127 Park St
Sherman, NY 14781
(716) 761-6121
Gr: PK-6 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Forestville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12 Water St
Forestville, NY 14062
(716) 965-2742
Gr: PK-6 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Bemus Point Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
41 Liberty St
Bemus Point, NY 14712
(716) 386-3795
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #88.
Clymer Central School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8672 E Main St
Clymer, NY 14724
(716) 355-4444
Gr: PK-12 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #99.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
301 Front St
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4412
Gr: PK-4 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1010.
Southwestern Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 Hunt Rd W
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 664-6270
Gr: 6-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1111.
Panama K-6 School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
41 North St
Panama, NY 14767
(716) 782-4166
Gr: PK-6 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1212.
Robert H Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
135 Ivory St
Frewsburg, NY 14738
(716) 569-7031
Gr: PK-6 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1313.
Fredonia Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
425 E Main St
Fredonia, NY 14063
(716) 679-1581
Gr: 1-4 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1414.
Fredonia Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
425 E Main St
Fredonia, NY 14063
(716) 679-1581
Gr: 5-8 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1515.
Cassadaga Valley Middle/high School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5935 Rt 60
Sinclairville, NY 14782
(716) 962-8581
Gr: 6-12 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1616.
Southwestern Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Hunt Rd W
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 664-1881
Gr: PK-5 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1717.
Falconer Middle/high School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2 East Ave N
Falconer, NY 14733
(716) 665-6624
Gr: 6-12 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1818.
Silver Creek Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Dickinson St
Silver Creek, NY 14136
(716) 934-2603
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1919.
Silver Creek Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Dickinson St
Silver Creek, NY 14136
(716) 934-2603
Gr: 6-8 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2020.
Westfield Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
203 E Main St
Westfield, NY 14787
(716) 326-2180
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2121.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
195 Martin Rd
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4411
Gr: 5-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2222.
Ripley Central School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
12 N State St
Ripley, NY 14775
(716) 736-7223
Gr: PK-6 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2323.
Sinclairville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
43 Sinclair Dr
Sinclairville, NY 14782
(716) 962-5195
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2424.
School 5
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
117 Brigham Rd
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Gr: K-2 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2525.
Persell Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
375 Baker St
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4406
Gr: 5-8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2626.
Brocton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
138 W Main St
Brocton, NY 14716
(716) 792-2102
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2727.
Brocton Middle High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
138 W Main St
Brocton, NY 14716
(716) 792-2189
Gr: 6-12 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2828.
Harvey C Fenner Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2 East Ave N
Falconer, NY 14733
(716) 665-6627
Gr: 3-5 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2929.
Carlyle C Ring Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
333 Buffalo St
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4407
Gr: PK-4 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #3030.
Dunkirk Intermediate School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
525 Eagle St
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Gr: 3-6 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #3131.
George Washington Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
159 Buffalo St
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4413
Gr: 5-8 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #3232.
Clinton V Bush Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Pardee Ave
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4401
Gr: PK-4 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #3333.
School 3
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
742 Lamphere St
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Gr: PK-2 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #3434.
Samuel G Love Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
50 E 8th St
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4405
Gr: PK-4 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3535.
School 7
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
348 Lake Shore Dr E
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Gr: K-3 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Chautauqua County, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Chautauqua County, NY include Chautauqua Lake Elementary School, Maple Grove Junior/senior High School and Westfield Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Chautauqua County?
39 public elementary schools are located in Chautauqua County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chautauqua County?
Chautauqua County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Chautauqua County are often viewed compared to one another?

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