For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,813 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Buffalo, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Downtown are Buffalo Of Science Charter School, Ps 42 Occupational Training Center and Emerson School Of Hospitality. 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 78%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 76% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Downtown, Buffalo, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is equal to the New York average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Buffalo Of Science Charter School, with ≥95% 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 58% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Buffalo, NY (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buffalo Of Science Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
190 Franklin St
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 854-2490
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 854-2490
Grades: K-12
| 936 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Emerson School Of Hospitality
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
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: #44.
Buffalo School Of Culinary Arts And Hospitality Management
Vocational School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
75 W Huron St
Buffalo, NY 14201
(716) 816-4778
Buffalo, NY 14201
(716) 816-4778
Grades: 9-12
| 386 students
Rank: n/an/a
Erie County Holding Center
Alternative School
10 Delaware Ave
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 858-7636
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 858-7636
Grades: 12
| 1 students
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 Of Science Charter School, Ps 42 Occupational Training Center and Emerson School Of Hospitality.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Buffalo, NY?
5 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Buffalo, NY.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Buffalo, NY?
the neighborhood of Downtown, Buffalo, NY 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 58% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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