For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,813 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Buffalo, NY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Downtown are Buffalo School Of Culinary Arts And Hospitality Management, Emerson School Of Hospitality and Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Buffalo, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 59% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Downtown, Buffalo, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Buffalo, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Buffalo School Of Culinary Arts And Hospitality Management
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
75 W Huron St
Buffalo, NY 14201
(716) 816-4778
Buffalo, NY 14201
(716) 816-4778
Gr: 9-12 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Emerson School Of Hospitality
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
70 W Chippewa St
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 816-3018
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 816-3018
Gr: 9-12 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24 Agassiz Circle
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 854-2490
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 854-2490
Gr: K-12 | 899 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Buffalo, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Buffalo, NY include Buffalo School Of Culinary Arts And Hospitality Management, Emerson School Of Hospitality and Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Buffalo?
5 public high 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 high schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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