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Best Columbus Public Preschools (2025-26)

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

The top ranked public preschools 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 preschools have an score of 14% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and score of 22% (versus the 41% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

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

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(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 preschools in the neighborhood of Columbus, Buffalo, NY?

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

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

2 public preschools 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 preschools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).