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Best Downtown Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,271 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Buffalo, NY.

The neighborhood of Downtown, Buffalo, NY public elementary schools have an score of 95% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%).

Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Buffalo, NY (2025-26)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
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190 Franklin St
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 854-2490

Gr: K-12 | 904 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Rank: #22.

Enterprise Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 14%)
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275 Oak St
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 855-2114

Gr: K-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Buffalo, NY?

The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Buffalo, NY include Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School and Enterprise Charter School.

How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Buffalo?

2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Buffalo.

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

the neighborhood of Downtown, Buffalo public elementary schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).