For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,668 students in Jamestown, NY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Jamestown, NY are Southwestern Senior High School and Jamestown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jamestown, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Jamestown have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public high schools.
Jamestown, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Southwestern Senior High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Jamestown, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwestern Senior High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
600 Hunt Rd W
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 664-6273
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 664-6273
Gr: 9-12 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Jamestown High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
350 E 2nd St
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-3470
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-3470
Gr: 9-12 | 1,292 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Jamestown, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Jamestown, NY include Southwestern Senior High School and Jamestown High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jamestown?
2 public high schools are located in Jamestown.
What is the racial composition of students in Jamestown?
Jamestown public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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