For the 2025 school year, there are 140 public schools serving 75,779 students in Buffalo, NY (there are 55 private schools, serving 13,084 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Buffalo, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Buffalo, NY are Amherst Central High School, Williamsville North High School and City Honors School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buffalo, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Buffalo have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Buffalo, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amherst Central High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4301 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 362-8100
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 362-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 886 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Williamsville North High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1595 Hopkins Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8500
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,306 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
City Honors School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
186 E North St
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 816-4230
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 816-4230
Gr: 5-12 | 1,056 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Williamsville South High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5950 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8200
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8200
Gr: 9-12 | 823 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Country Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
35 Hollybrook Dr
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-9860
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-9860
Gr: PK-4 | 580 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Maple East Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1500 Maple Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8800
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8800
Gr: K-4 | 624 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #77.
Sheridan Hill Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4560 Boncrest Dr E
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 407-9250
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 407-9250
Gr: K-5 | 521 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #88.
P.s. 64 Frederick Law Olmsted
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
874 Amherst St
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-3420
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-3420
Gr: PK-4 | 572 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #99.
Maple West Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
851 Maple Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8840
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8840
Gr: K-4 | 674 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1010.
Harris Hill Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4260 S Harris Hill Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 407-9175
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 407-9175
Gr: PK-5 | 463 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1111.
West Seneca West Senior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3330 Seneca St
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3350
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3350
Gr: 9-12 | 1,116 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1212.
Heim Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
155 Heim Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8686
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8686
Gr: K-4 | 657 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1313.
Forest Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 N Forest Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-9800
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-9800
Gr: PK-4 | 513 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1414.
Smallwood Drive School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Smallwood Dr
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 362-2100
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 362-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 679 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1515.
Amherst Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
55 Kings Hwy
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 362-7100
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 362-7100
Gr: 6-8 | 646 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1616.
Cleveland Hill High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
105 Mapleview Rd
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 836-7200
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 836-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 369 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1717.
P.s. 42 Occupational Training Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
75 W Huron St
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-3250
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-3250
Gr: Inquire with school | 63 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1818.
Maryvale High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1050 Maryvale Dr
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 631-7481
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 631-7481
Gr: 9-12 | 647 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1919.
West Seneca East Senior High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4760 Seneca St
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3300
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 775 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2020.
Heim Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
175 Heim Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8600
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8600
Gr: 5-8 | 603 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2121.
Mill Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 Mill St
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8300
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8300
Gr: 5-8 | 727 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2222.
Frederick Olmsted #156
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
319 Suffolk
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4330
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4330
Gr: 5-12 | 922 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2323.
Cheektowaga High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3600 Union Rd
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 686-3602
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 686-3602
Gr: 9-12 | 687 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2424.
North Park Community School #50
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
780 Parkside Ave
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-3440
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-3440
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2525.
John F Kennedy Senior High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
305 Cayuga Creek Rd
Buffalo, NY 14227
(716) 891-6407
Buffalo, NY 14227
(716) 891-6407
Gr: 9-12 | 366 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2626.
Maplemere Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
236 E Maplemere Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 250-1550
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 250-1550
Gr: K-6 | 489 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2727.
Hutchinson Central Technical High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
256 S Elmwood Ave
Buffalo, NY 14201
(716) 816-3888
Buffalo, NY 14201
(716) 816-3888
Gr: 9-12 | 1,162 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Charles A Lindbergh Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
184 Irving Ter
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8410
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8410
Gr: K-4 | 463 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
West Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1397 Orchard Park Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3250
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3250
Gr: K-5 | 699 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #3030.
Lafayette International School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
370 Lafayette Ave
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 816-4358
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 816-4358
Gr: 9-12 | 440 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3131.
Cleveland Hill Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
105 Mapleview Rd
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 836-7200
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 836-7200
Gr: 6-8 | 315 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #3232.
Allendale Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1399 Orchard Park Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3660
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3660
Gr: K-5 | 521 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #3333.
Clinton Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4100 Clinton St
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3620
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3620
Gr: K-5 | 612 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #3434.
Lackawanna High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
550 Martin Rd
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 821-5610
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 821-5610
Gr: 9-12 | 645 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #3535.
West Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
395 Center Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3500
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 768 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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Buffalo, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Aloma D Johnson Charter School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
15 Jewett Pkwy
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 856-4390
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 856-4390
Gr: K-4 | 256 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
900 Mill Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3695
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3695
2885 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4250
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4250
Gr: 12 | 94 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
10 Days Pky
Buffalo, NY 14201
(716) 816-3210
Buffalo, NY 14201
(716) 816-3210
Gr: PK-2 | 246 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Buffalo Alternative High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
280 Oak St
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 851-3878
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 851-3878
Gr: 7-12 | 249 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Buffalo Collegiate Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
45 Jewett Ave
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 713-2162
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 713-2162
Gr: 4-8 | 231 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
450 Masten Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 816-4220
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 816-4220
Gr: 5-12 | 893 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
340 Fougeron St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4140
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4140
Gr: PK-8 | 427 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
1300 Elmwood Ave
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 888-7128
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 888-7128
Gr: PK-8 | 786 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Community Charter School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
404 Edison Ave
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 833-5967
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 833-5967
Gr: K-6 | 319 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
50 A St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4120
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4120
Gr: PK-2 | 342 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
487 High St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-3240
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-3240
Gr: 3-8 | 167 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
820 Northampton St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4520
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4520
Gr: 10-12 | 74 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Erie County Holding Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
10 Delaware Ave
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 858-7636
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 858-7636
Gr: 12 | 1 student
165 East Utica St.
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 888-7007
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 888-7007
Gr: PK-8 | 682 students Minority enrollment: 88%
146 Franklin St
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 827-6746
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 827-6746
Gr: PK | 90 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
911 Abbott Rd
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 871-6020
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 871-6020
Gr: 3-5 | 315 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
110 14th St
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 816-4300
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 816-4300
Gr: 11-12 | 37 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
33 Ash Street
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 851-3777
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 851-3777
Gr: PK-4 | 251 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Hutchinson Central Technical High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
319 Suffolk St
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4330
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4330
Gr: 9-12 | 1,149 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
155 Delaware Rd
Buffalo, NY 14217
(716) 874-8403
Buffalo, NY 14217
(716) 874-8403
Gr: 7-8 | 346 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
3200 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14217
(716) 874-8411
Buffalo, NY 14217
(716) 874-8411
Gr: PK | 234 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
319 Suffolk Ave
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 838-7528
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 838-7528
Gr: 9-12 | 720 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
370 Lafayette Ave
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 816-4358
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 816-4358
Gr: 11-12 | 122 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
135 Martin Rd
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 827-6734
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 827-6734
Gr: 3-6 | 535 students Minority enrollment: 28%
345 Olympic Ave
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4020
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4020
Gr: PK-6 | 320 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Oracle Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
888 Delaware Ave
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 362-3188
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 362-3188
Gr: 9-12 | 315 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Buffalo, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Buffalo, NY include Amherst Central High School, Williamsville North High School and City Honors School.
How many public schools are located in Buffalo?
140 public schools are located in Buffalo.
What percentage of students in Buffalo go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Buffalo are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Buffalo?
Buffalo public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Buffalo are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Buffalo include: Buffalo School Of Culinary Arts And Hospitality Management vs. Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School, West Seneca East Senior High School vs. West Seneca West Senior High School, West Seneca West Senior High School vs. West Seneca East Senior High School
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