For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,075 students in the neighborhood of Leroy, Buffalo, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Leroy are Academy School, P.s. 61 Arthur O Eve School Of Distinction and Burgard High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Leroy, Buffalo, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% 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 Leroy, Buffalo, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
756 St Lawrence Ave
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-3270
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-3270
Gr: 9-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 61 Arthur O Eve School Of Distinction
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
453 Leroy St
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-3400
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-3400
Gr: PK-4 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Burgard High School
Vocational School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Kensington Ave
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4450
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4450
Gr: 9-12 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Leroy, Buffalo, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Leroy, Buffalo, NY include Academy School, P.s. 61 Arthur O Eve School Of Distinction and Burgard High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Leroy, Buffalo?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Leroy, Buffalo.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Leroy, Buffalo?
the neighborhood of Leroy, Buffalo public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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