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About school district data
School district boundaries often differ from municipal boundaries. Many Upstate school districts serve more than one community, and many communities are served by multiple school districts.
Gowanda Central School District is the major district for students living in Persia.
K-12 enrollment
Source: NYS Education Department, 2025
English proficiency for Gowanda and other districts in Cattaraugus County
Grades 3 through 8
Source: NYS Education Department, assessment scores for 2024-2025 school year
Math proficiency for Gowanda and other districts in Cattaraugus County
Grades 3 through 8
Source: NYS Education Department, assessment scores for 2024-2025 school year
Educational levels of Persia residents, age 25 and older
63
Less than 9th
117
9–12, no diploma
785
HS grad / GED
200
Some college
271
Associate’s
117
Bachelor’s
76
Grad / prof
Bars represent the number of people.
Source: American Community Survey, 2023
Colleges near Persia
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SUNY Fredonia
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Hilbert College
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Jamestown Community College
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Trocaire College