For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,856 students in the neighborhood of Grant Ferry, Buffalo, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Grant Ferry are West Buffalo Charter School, International School and Build Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Grant Ferry, Buffalo, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Grant Ferry, Buffalo, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Buffalo Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
113 Lafayette Ave
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 923-1534
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 923-1534
Gr: K-8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
International School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
141 Hoyt St
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 816-3300
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 816-3300
Gr: PK-8 | 933 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Build Community School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
340 Fougeron St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4140
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4140
Gr: PK-8 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Grant Ferry, Buffalo, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Grant Ferry, Buffalo, NY include West Buffalo Charter School, International School and Build Community School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Grant Ferry, Buffalo?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Grant Ferry, Buffalo.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Grant Ferry, Buffalo?
the neighborhood of Grant Ferry, Buffalo public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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