For the 2024 school year, there are 138 public schools serving 75,691 students in Buffalo, NY (there are 53 private schools, serving 12,817 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Buffalo, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Buffalo, NY are Amherst Central High School, Williamsville North High School and Williamsville South High 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 33% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), 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 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Buffalo, NY (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Amherst Central High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4301 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 362-8100
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 362-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 875 students
Rank: #22.
Williamsville North High School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1595 Hopkins Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8500
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,352 students
Rank: #33.
Williamsville South High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5950 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8200
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8200
Grades: 9-12
| 845 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Cleveland Hill High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
105 Mapleview Rd
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 836-7200
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 836-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 389 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
John F Kennedy Senior High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
305 Cayuga Creek Rd
Buffalo, NY 14227
(716) 891-6407
Buffalo, NY 14227
(716) 891-6407
Grades: 9-12
| 388 students
Rank: #66.
Maryvale High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1050 Maryvale Dr
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 631-7481
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 631-7481
Grades: 9-12
| 645 students
Rank: #77.
West Seneca West Senior High School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3330 Seneca St
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3350
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3350
Grades: 9-12
| 1,129 students
Rank: #88.
City Honors School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
186 E North St
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 816-4230
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 816-4230
Grades: 5-12
| 1,074 students
Rank: #99.
Maple East Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1500 Maple Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8800
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8800
Grades: K-4
| 636 students
Rank: #1010.
Sheridan Hill Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4560 Boncrest Dr E
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 407-9250
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 407-9250
Grades: K-5
| 497 students
Rank: #1111.
Ps 64 Frederick Law Olmsted
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
874 Amherst St
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-3420
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-3420
Grades: PK-4
| 523 students
Rank: #1212.
Lackawanna High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
550 Martin Rd
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 821-5610
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 821-5610
Grades: 9-12
| 528 students
Rank: #1313.
Country Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35 Hollybrook Dr
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-9860
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-9860
Grades: PK-4
| 538 students
Rank: #1414.
Harris Hill Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 453 students
Rank: #1515.
Maple West Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
851 Maple Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8840
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8840
Grades: K-4
| 656 students
Rank: #1616.
Ps 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
Grades: 9
| 69 students
Rank: #1717.
Cheektowaga High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3600 Union Rd
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 686-3602
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 686-3602
Grades: 9-12
| 693 students
Rank: #1818.
Smallwood Drive School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Smallwood Dr
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 362-2100
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 362-2100
Grades: K-5
| 597 students
Rank: #1919.
West Seneca East Senior High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4760 Seneca St
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3300
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 805 students
Rank: #2020.
Forest Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 N Forest Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-9800
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-9800
Grades: PK-4
| 509 students
Rank: #2121.
Heim Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
155 Heim Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8686
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8686
Grades: K-4
| 645 students
Rank: #2222.
Leonardo Da Vinci High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
320 Porter Ave
Buffalo, NY 14201
(716) 816-4380
Buffalo, NY 14201
(716) 816-4380
Grades: 9-12
| 380 students
Rank: #2323.
Amherst Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
55 Kings Hwy
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 362-7100
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 362-7100
Grades: 6-8
| 694 students
Rank: #2424.
Hutchinson Central Technical High School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
256 S Elmwood Ave
Buffalo, NY 14201
(716) 816-3888
Buffalo, NY 14201
(716) 816-3888
Grades: 9-12
| 1,184 students
Rank: #2525.
South Park High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 Southside Pkwy
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 816-4828
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 816-4828
Grades: 9-12
| 787 students
Rank: #2626.
Frederick Olmsted #156
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
319 Suffolk
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4330
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4330
Grades: 5-12
| 909 students
Rank: #2727.
Research Laboratory High School-bioinformatic
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2885 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4250
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4250
Grades: 9-12
| 197 students
Rank: #2828.
Kenmore West Senior High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
33 Highland Pky
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8401
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8401
Grades: 8-12
| 1,341 students
Rank: #2929.
International Preparatory School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
110 14th St
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 816-4300
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 816-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 598 students
Rank: #3030.
Heim Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
175 Heim Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8600
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8600
Grades: 5-8
| 594 students
Rank: #3131.
Mill Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
505 Mill St
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8300
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8300
Grades: 5-8
| 803 students
Rank: #3232.
North Park Community School #50
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
780 Parkside Ave
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-3440
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-3440
Grades: PK-3
| 236 students
Rank: #3333.
Emerson School Of Hospitality
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
70 W Chippewa St
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 816-3018
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 816-3018
Grades: 9-12
| 421 students
Rank: #3434.
Sweet Home Senior High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1901 Sweet Home Rd
Buffalo, NY 14228
(716) 250-1203
Buffalo, NY 14228
(716) 250-1203
Grades: 9-12
| 1,040 students
Rank: #3535.
Maplemere Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
236 E Maplemere Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 250-1550
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 250-1550
Grades: K-5
| 470 students
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Buffalo, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aloma D Johnson Charter School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
15 Jewett Pkwy
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 856-4390
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 856-4390
Grades: K-4
| 256 students
Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
900 Mill Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3695
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3695
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2885 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4250
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4250
Grades: 12
| 94 students
10 Days Pky
Buffalo, NY 14201
(716) 816-3210
Buffalo, NY 14201
(716) 816-3210
Grades: PK-2
| 246 students
Buffalo Alternative High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
280 Oak St
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 851-3878
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 851-3878
Grades: 7-12
| 249 students
450 Masten Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 816-4220
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 816-4220
Grades: 5-12
| 893 students
340 Fougeron St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4140
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4140
Grades: PK-8
| 427 students
Campus West School (Closed 2012)
Magnet School
1300 Elmwood Ave
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 888-7128
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 888-7128
Grades: PK-8
| 786 students
Community Charter School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
404 Edison Ave
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 833-5967
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 833-5967
Grades: K-6
| 319 students
Connors Children Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
824 Delaware Ave
Buffalo, NY 14209
Buffalo, NY 14209
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
County Of Erie Detention Facility (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
766 E Ferry St
Buffalo, NY 14211
Buffalo, NY 14211
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
50 A St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4120
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4120
Grades: PK-2
| 342 students
487 High St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-3240
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-3240
Grades: 3-8
| 167 students
1415 Center Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3560
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3560
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
820 Northampton St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4520
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4520
Grades: 10-12
| 74 students
Erie City Juvenile Detention (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
134 W Eagle St
Buffalo, NY 14211
Buffalo, NY 14211
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Erie County Detention Facility (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
768 E Ferry St
Buffalo, NY 14211
Buffalo, NY 14211
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
165 East Utica St.
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 888-7007
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 888-7007
Grades: PK-8
| 682 students
146 Franklin St
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 827-6746
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 827-6746
Grades: PK
| 90 students
911 Abbott Rd
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 871-6020
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 871-6020
Grades: 3-5
| 315 students
Geneva B Scruggs - Icf (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
567 Kensington Ave
Buffalo, NY 14214
Buffalo, NY 14214
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
110 14th St
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 816-4300
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 816-4300
Grades: 11-12
| 37 students
33 Ash Street
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 851-3777
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 851-3777
Grades: PK-4
| 251 students
Hutchinson Central Technical High School (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
319 Suffolk St
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4330
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4330
Grades: 9-12
| 1,149 students
155 Delaware Rd
Buffalo, NY 14217
(716) 874-8403
Buffalo, NY 14217
(716) 874-8403
Grades: 7-8
| 346 students
3200 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14217
(716) 874-8411
Buffalo, NY 14217
(716) 874-8411
Grades: PK
| 234 students
319 Suffolk Ave
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 838-7528
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 838-7528
Grades: 9-12
| 720 students
370 Lafayette Ave
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 816-4358
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 816-4358
Grades: 11-12
| 122 students
Mack House (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1354 Mc Kinley Pky
Buffalo, NY 14218
Buffalo, NY 14218
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
135 Martin Rd
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 827-6734
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 827-6734
Grades: 3-6
| 535 students
Montessori At #78 (Closed 2010)
Magnet School
345 Olympic Ave
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4020
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4020
Grades: PK-6
| 320 students
370 Lafayette Ave
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 816-4345
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 816-4345
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Oracle Charter School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
888 Delaware Ave
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 362-3188
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 362-3188
Grades: 9-12
| 315 students
100 Poplar Ave
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-3140
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-3140
Grades: PK-4
| 421 students
1515 South Park Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 816-4777
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 816-4777
Grades: 5-8
| 343 students
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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 Williamsville South High School.
How many public schools are located in Buffalo, NY?
138 public schools are located in Buffalo, NY.
What percentage of students in Buffalo, NY go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Buffalo, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Buffalo, NY?
Buffalo, NY public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the New York public schools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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