For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,137 students in the neighborhood of Kensington, Buffalo, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Kensington are Westminster Community Charter School, Highgate Heights and Charter School Of Inquiry. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Kensington, Buffalo, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Kensington, Buffalo, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westminster Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
24 Westminster Ave
Buffalo, NY 14240
(716) 816-3450
Buffalo, NY 14240
(716) 816-3450
Gr: K-8 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Highgate Heights
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Highgate Ave
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4050
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4050
Gr: PK-8 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Charter School Of Inquiry
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
404 Edison St
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 833-3250
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 833-3250
Gr: K-6 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Kensington, Buffalo, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Kensington, Buffalo, NY include Westminster Community Charter School, Highgate Heights and Charter School Of Inquiry.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Kensington, Buffalo?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Kensington, Buffalo.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Kensington, Buffalo?
the neighborhood of Kensington, Buffalo public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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