Best Olean Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,120 students in Olean, NY.
The top-ranked public high school in Olean, NY is Olean Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Olean, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Olean have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Olean, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Olean Senior High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Olean, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Olean Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
410 W Sullivan St
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8029
Gr: 8-12 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Cattaraugus-allegany-erie-wyoming Boces
Special Education School
1825 Windfall Rd
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 high schools in Olean, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Olean, NY include Olean Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Olean?
2 public high schools are located in Olean.
What is the racial composition of students in Olean?
Olean public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

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