For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,478 students in the neighborhood of Seneca, Buffalo, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in Seneca are Southside Elementary School and P.s. 27 Hillery Park Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Seneca, Buffalo, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Seneca, Buffalo, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
430 Southside Pkwy
Buffalo, NY 14210
(716) 816-4818
Buffalo, NY 14210
(716) 816-4818
Grades: PK-8
| 809 students
Rank: #22.
P.s. 27 Hillery Park Academy
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
73 Pawnee Pkwy
Buffalo, NY 14210
(716) 816-4770
Buffalo, NY 14210
(716) 816-4770
Grades: PK-8
| 499 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Seneca, Buffalo, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Seneca, Buffalo, NY include Southside Elementary School and P.s. 27 Hillery Park Academy.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Seneca, Buffalo?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Seneca, Buffalo.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Seneca, Buffalo?
the neighborhood of Seneca, Buffalo public preschools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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