Best Public Schools in Zip Code 14779

Summary:

The 14779 zip code area is home to 3 schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school grades: Salamanca High School, Prospect Elementary School, and Seneca Intermediate School. These schools serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population within the Salamanca City School District.

Among the standout schools, Salamanca High School boasts a relatively high graduation rate of 84.3% and strong performance on several Regents exams, exceeding district and state averages. In contrast, Seneca Intermediate School struggles with lower proficiency rates compared to the district and state, particularly in English Language Arts. Prospect Elementary School stands out for its above-average performance on 3rd-grade ELA and math assessments.

The schools in the 14779 zip code area face significant socioeconomic challenges, with high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 64.76% at Salamanca High School to 76.04% at Seneca Intermediate School. Despite the relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratios, the academic performance, particularly at the middle school level, indicates a need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of the student population.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Regents Chemistry (2025)	Regents Common Core Algebra II (2025)	Regents Common Core English Language Arts (2025)	Regents Common Core Geometry (2025)	Regents Earth Science (2025)	Regents Global History and Geography (2025)	Regents Living Environment (2025)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2025)	Regents Algebra I (2025)	Regents Life Science Biology (2025)	Regents Geometry (2025)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2025)						NY State Assessments Math (2025)						NY State Assessments Science (2025)		% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Chemistry End of Course	Regents Common Core Algebra II End of Course	Regents Common Core English Language Arts End of Course	Regents Common Core Geometry End of Course	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Global History and Geography End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	Regents Life Science Biology End of Course	Regents Geometry End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Prospect Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	300 Prospect Ave	Salamanca	14779	Cattaraugus County	Salamanca City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(716) 945-5170	426	53	7.9	73.5%	184 (43.2%)	6 (1.4%)	35 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	124 (29.1%)	1 (0.2%)	76 (17.8%)								(n/a)												40.2						49.5								99.2	99.5	99.2	99.2	99.2	99.5	99.2	99.5	$38,070	$2,234	$35,837
Salamanca High School	Public	7-12	50 Iroquois Dr	Salamanca	14779	Cattaraugus County	Salamanca City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(716) 945-2404	493	58	8.5	69.4%	236 (47.9%)	4 (0.8%)	35 (7.1%)	4 (0.8%)	159 (32.3%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (11.0%)	39.1	762^nd of 1234 public high schools	38.2%		40.2	754^th of 1242 public high schools	39.3%	8	57.9	75.9	73.1	55.6	38.8	69.8	42.6	78.4	45.8	50.0	38.8						26.6						29.1		45.0	99.2	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$51,592	$2,107	$49,486
Seneca Intermediate School	Public	3-7	50 Iroquois Dr	Salamanca	14779	Cattaraugus County	Salamanca City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(716) 945-5140	404	52	7.7	78.5%	170 (42.1%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	132 (32.7%)	1 (0.2%)	72 (17.8%)	26.1	1206^th of 1500 public middle schools	19.6%		24.2	1226^th of 1504 public middle schools	18.5%	20													41.3	43.4	29.4	27.2			45.2	32.7	51.6	36.4		27.8		98.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$34,952	$1,967	$32,985

Cities Near Zip Code 14779

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Salamanca	3.51 mi	4	695^th
Little Valley	3.95 mi	1
Ellicottville	5.69 mi	2	147^th
Cattaraugus	10.28 mi	3	500^th
Randolph	11.39 mi	3	412^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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