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Best Columbus Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,348 students in the neighborhood of Columbus, Buffalo, NY.

The top ranked public middle schools in Columbus are Waterfront Elementary School and Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of Columbus, Buffalo, NY public middle schools have an score of 14% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and score of 22% (versus the 51% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Columbus, Buffalo, NY (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Waterfront Elementary School

(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
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95 Fourth St
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 816-3900

Gr: PK-8 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Rank: #22.

Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy

(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
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315 Carolina St
Buffalo, NY 14201
(716) 816-3848

Gr: PK-8 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Columbus, Buffalo, NY?

The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Columbus, Buffalo, NY include Waterfront Elementary School and Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy.

How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Columbus, Buffalo?

2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Columbus, Buffalo.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Columbus, Buffalo?

the neighborhood of Columbus, Buffalo public middle schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).