Public schools in Olean, NY
5 open public schools with an address in Olean, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,285
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
9.1:1
New York median 11.1:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Olean public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Olean, NY: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,285 students, an average of 457 per school. The largest campus is Olean Senior High School (668 students), and the largest elementary school is East View Elementary School (347).
Olean City School District operates the most schools here (4), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 9.1:1, lower than the statewide school median of 11.1:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 58% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Olean
Elementary schools in Olean
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East View Elementary School Olean City School District | PK–03 | 347 | 9.8:1 | |
| Washington West Elementary School Olean City School District | PK–03 | 284 | 9.1:1 |
Middle schools in Olean
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olean Intermediate-Middle School Olean City School District | 04–07 | 534 | 8.5:1 |
High schools in Olean
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olean Senior High School Olean City School District | 08–12 | 668 | 12.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Olean
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cattaraugus-Allegany-Erie-Wyoming BOCES Cattaraugus-Allegany-Erie-Wyoming BOCES · Special Education School | KG–12 | 452 | 3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White81%
- Hispanic3.6%
- Black4.1%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial8.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Olean schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,285 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Olean
How many public schools are in Olean, NY?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Olean: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 2,285 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Olean?
Schools with an address in Olean belong to 2 education agencies, led by Olean City School District (4 schools), Cattaraugus-Allegany-Erie-Wyoming BOCES (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Olean?
Olean Senior High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Olean, with 668 students in 2024–25 (grades 08–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Olean?
No school with an address in Olean is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in New York.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Olean schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Olean public schools is 9.1:1, lower than the New York school median of 11.1:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Olean guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All New York cities