For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 329 students in Gowanda, NY.
The top ranked public middle school in Gowanda, NY is Gowanda Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gowanda, NY public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Gowanda have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Gowanda, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gowanda Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10674 Prospect St
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-3325
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-3325
Grades: 5-8
| 329 students
Gowanda, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gowanda Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
South Rd-po Bx 350
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-0177
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-0177
Grades: Inquire with school
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Gowanda, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Gowanda, NY include Gowanda Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Gowanda?
1 public middle schools are located in Gowanda.
What is the racial composition of students in Gowanda?
Gowanda public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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