For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,103 students in the neighborhood of Lincoln Park, Buffalo, NY.
The top ranked public schools in Lincoln Park are Ben Franklin Middle School and Ben Franklin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Lincoln Park, Buffalo, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Lincoln Park, Buffalo, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ben Franklin Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
540 Parkhurst Blvd
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8404
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8404
Grades: 5-7
| 616 students
Rank: #22.
Ben Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Parkhurst Blvd
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8415
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8415
Grades: K-4
| 460 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lincoln Park, Buffalo, NY?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lincoln Park, Buffalo, NY include Ben Franklin Middle School and Ben Franklin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lincoln Park, Buffalo?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lincoln Park, Buffalo.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Lincoln Park, Buffalo?
the neighborhood of Lincoln Park, Buffalo public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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