Photo: Pubdog · Public domainGowanda’s public schools score below 62% of New York districts on tests and graduation
On the state reading tests, 40% of Gowanda’s students scored proficient, below the New York average (49%). The grade covers the public school district serving Gowanda, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New York, not nationally.
From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 81% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Gowanda’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 518 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Gowanda’s, its schools beat 53%, higher than their 38% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 40% of tested students were proficient in reading and 40% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 81% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
85–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across New York (the state reports Gowanda’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $30,368 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 5 the district’s path is Gowanda Middle School, then Gowanda High School. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Gowanda’s grade
C+: better than 38% of New York school districts. Both inputs trail the New York average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Gowanda, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Gowanda
Gowanda Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 421 students · 8:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Gowanda
Gowanda Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 421 students · 8:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Gowanda
Gowanda Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 421 students · 8:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Gowanda
Gowanda Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 421 students · 8:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Gowanda
Gowanda Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 421 students · 8:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Gowanda
Gowanda Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 334 students · 10:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Gowanda
Gowanda Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 334 students · 10:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Gowanda
Gowanda Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 334 students · 10:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Gowanda
Gowanda Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 334 students · 10:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Gowanda
Gowanda High School
Grades 9–12 · 298 students · 8:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Gowanda
Gowanda High School
Grades 9–12 · 298 students · 8:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Gowanda
Gowanda High School
Grades 9–12 · 298 students · 8:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Gowanda
Gowanda High School
Grades 9–12 · 298 students · 8:1 students per teacher
Gowanda’s public schools are run by Gowanda Central School District, which also serves Collins, Dayton, Perrysburg and Persia. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Gowanda vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share Gowanda’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Gowanda | C+ | Gowanda Central |
| Persia | C+ | Gowanda Central PK–12 · Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central PK–12 |
| Collins | B− | Gowanda Central PK–12 · Springville-Griffith Institute Central School PK–12 |
| Perrysburg | C+ | Gowanda Central |
All 3 neighbors share Gowanda Central with Gowanda, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Gowanda
3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New York’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Gowanda’s schools
Are Gowanda’s schools good?
On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Gowanda children attend score below 62% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 53%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Gowanda in?
Gowanda Central School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,053 students in 3 schools (2024–25).
Where do Gowanda kids go to high school?
Gowanda High School, with 298 students; its own test results earn an A.
What is Gowanda’s graduation rate?
85–89% of the class of 2023 in Gowanda Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does Gowanda spend per student?
$30,368 in Gowanda Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Gowanda families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Gowanda → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New York. Stars are from neighbors.