For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 391 students in the neighborhood of Kensington, Buffalo, NY.
The top-ranked public preschool in Kensington is Highgate Heights. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Kensington, Buffalo, NY public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Kensington, Buffalo, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Kensington, Buffalo, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Kensington, Buffalo, NY include Highgate Heights.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Kensington, Buffalo?
1 public preschools 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 preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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