For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,617 students in Olean, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Olean, NY are Washington West Elementary School, East View Elementary School and Olean Intermediate-middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Olean, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Olean have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools 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 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 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) 375-8933
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8933
Gr: PK-3 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Olean Intermediate-middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Wayne St
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8062
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8062
Gr: 3-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Cattaraugus-allegany-erie-wyoming Boces
Special Education School
1825 Windfall Rd
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 376-8255
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 376-8255
Gr: K-12 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Olean, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Olean, NY include Washington West Elementary School, East View Elementary School and Olean Intermediate-middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Olean?
4 public elementary schools are located in Olean.
What is the racial composition of students in Olean?
Olean public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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