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Schools in Olean · Olean City School District

Olean’s public schools score below 73% of New York districts on tests and graduation

37% of students in Olean’s public schools are proficient in reading, below the New York average (49%). The grade covers the public school district serving Olean, 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.

#599of 755 New York townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 82% 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.

Reading proficiency
37%
▼ 12 pts vs NY 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
40%
▼ 6 pts vs NY 46%
2021–22
Graduate on time
80–84%
▼ 3–7 pts vs NY 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$25.2K
▼ 27% vs NY $34.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
9.9
NY 11.2 · smaller classes
Schools in town
7
1,833 students on the public path
In brief

Olean’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 487 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Olean’s, its schools beat 35%, higher than their 27% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 37% of tested students were proficient in reading and 40% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 82% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

80–84% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across New York (the state reports Olean’s rate as a range). Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $25,189 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Two elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 4 the district’s path is Olean Intermediate-Middle School, then Olean Senior High School. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

New Life Christian School (private), Southern Tier Catholic School (private) and Southern Tier Catholic Walsh School (private) are in town. Every school ↓

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.

The School Grade

What’s behind Olean’s grade

C Test scoresC− Graduation

C: better than 27% of New York school districts, #599 of 755 New York towns. Both inputs trail the New York average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.

New York school districts we grade (1,013)Better than 27%
Lower resultsHigher results
New York towns with similar household incomes (487)Better than 35%
C−C+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 807 test results and a graduating class of 155 could put Olean anywhere from C− to C+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 82% of Olean’s students in the tested grades sat them (828 in math, 786 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Olean, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–32 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressC− to C+
4–8Olean Intermediate-Middle SchoolOlean City School DistrictD
9–12Olean Senior High SchoolOlean City School DistrictB+

Olean’s public schools are run by Olean City School District, which also serves Olean. 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.

Olean City School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 4 schools · 1,833 students, down 5% since 2020–21 · 9.9 per teacher (NY 11.2)
$25,189NY $34,607 · FY2024
C
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading37%
State average 48.9% · 786 students tested
Math40%
State average 46.5% · 828 students tested

Olean vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the New York towns that share Olean’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
OleanCOlean City
Olean (town)BOlean City PK–12 · Portville Central PK–12 · Hinsdale Central PK–12
AlleganyB+Allegany-Limestone Central

Every school in Olean

7 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).

District schools in Oleanby address
East View Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–3
C+
347 students10:1Rate it →
Washington West Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–3
C−
284 students9:1Rate it →
Olean Intermediate-Middle School
Middle · Grades 3–8
D
534 students8:1Rate it →
Olean Senior High School
High · Grades 8–12
B+
668 students12:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
New Life Christian School
Grades K–12
Private · Religious
52 students3:1Rate it →
Southern Tier Catholic School
Elementary · Grades PK–7
Private · Catholic
37 students8:1Rate it →
Southern Tier Catholic Walsh School
Elementary · Grades PK–7
Private · Catholic
37 students7:1Rate it →

Questions about Olean’s schools

Are Olean’s schools good?

On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Olean children attend score below 73% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #599 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 35%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Olean in?

Olean City School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,833 students in 4 schools (2024–25).

Where do Olean kids go to high school?

Olean Senior High School, with 668 students; its own test results earn a B+.

What is Olean’s graduation rate?

80–84% of the class of 2023 in Olean City School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.

How much does Olean spend per student?

$25,189 in Olean City School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Olean?

Yes: New Life Christian School (religious, grades K–12, 52 students), Southern Tier Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–7, 37 students) and Southern Tier Catholic Walsh School (Catholic, grades PK–7, 37 students).

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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.