For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,334 students in the neighborhood of MLK Park, Buffalo, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in MLK Park are East Community School, Pathways Academy and Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of MLK Park, Buffalo, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% 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 MLK Park, Buffalo, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Community School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
820 Northampton St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-3997
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-3997
Gr: 9-12 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Pathways Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
820 Northampton St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4526
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4526
Gr: 9-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
378 Urban St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 235-1520
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 235-1520
Gr: K-7 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
P.s. 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Mlk Park
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-3370
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-3370
Gr: 3-8 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of MLK Park, Buffalo, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of MLK Park, Buffalo, NY include East Community School, Pathways Academy and Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of MLK Park, Buffalo?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of MLK Park, Buffalo.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of MLK Park, Buffalo?
the neighborhood of MLK Park, Buffalo public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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