| Index | Jamestown | New York | National |
| Average Test Scores | 45% | 56% | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | n/a | n/a | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 14 | 4,060 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | 3 | 1,092 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | 2 | 483 | 7,963 |

| Index | Jamestown | New York | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 79.8% | 83.5% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 78.8% | 82.1% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 51.4% | 59.5% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 31.5% | 43.4% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 17.6% | 34.7% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 7.2% | 15.1% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 1.7% | 4.2% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 0.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 14 public schools, 3 private schools and 2 post-secondary schools in Jamestown. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Jamestown, NY schools is 45%. The average student to teacher ratio is n/a. In Jamestown, NY, an average of 79.8% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 78.8% have completed high school.
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Panama, NY | 423 | 70% | 44.8% |
| Bemus Point, NY | 245 | 60% | 24.0% |
| Frewsburg, NY | 1,762 | 58% | 20.3% |
| Mayville, NY | 1,491 | 57% | 18.8% |
| Russell, PA | 1,483 | 51% | 5.7% |
| Jamestown, NY | 30,127 | 45% | 5.6% |
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Oak Park, MI | 30,129 | 21% | 57.3% |
| Southgate, MI | 30,149 | 30% | 36.9% |
| O'Fallon, IL | 30,151 | 48% | 0.1% |
| Crofton, MD | 30,100 | 65% | 34.9% |
| Raytown, MO | 30,162 | 33% | 30.8% |
| Jamestown, NY | 30,127 | 45% | 5.6% |