About Our Community
Nestled in the rolling hills and forests of eastern Allegany County, the community of Andover boasts having the best of both worlds, making it the ideal place to raise and educate children. The Andover Central School District enjoys strong academic programs and clean, healthful, rural living, yet is close to cultural attractions they don’t have, such as museums and universities, (ex. The MostArts Festival at Alfred University). The District enrolls 258 students in Universal Pre-K through 12th grade with a staff of 74. Residents take great pride in their school and have expectations for student achievement which is evidenced by yearly support of the $9.3 million school budget. The small, rural public school has a private school feeling tha t provides small class sizes and strong academic achievement. The District’s
mission is to educate and graduate productive members of society with 21st century skills. Andover is proud to be part of the Harvard Proving Ground Center for Education Policy Research (CPER) grant associated with the National Center for Rural Education Research Networks (NCRERN). This initiative focuses on a model of evidence-based
improvement t
...o address the challenges of chronic absenteeism, college readiness and college enrollment. The community offers real estate at a variety of price points and several area attractions within a short drive. Local events include a large Fourth of July celebration, a Lions’ Club Maple Festival, a well-known haunted house attraction as well as an ATV Park. Alfred University, Alfred Agricultural and Technical College and Houghton College are
located within the county, along with a host of other institutions of higher learning. Easy access to the Southern Tier Expressway makes travel to other areas convenient. The community is gaining recognition for its historic preservation and rehabilitation efforts and boasts a growing pride in civic affairs on the part of its citizens.
Our district website is:
www.andovercsd.org
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