For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,654 students in Olean, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Olean, NY are Olean Senior High 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Olean have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Olean, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Olean Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
410 W Sullivan St
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8029
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8029
Gr: 8-12 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
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 middle schools in Olean, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Olean, NY include Olean Senior High School and Olean Intermediate-middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Olean?
3 public middle schools are located in Olean.
What is the racial composition of students in Olean?
Olean public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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