For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 897 students in the neighborhood of Starin Central, Buffalo, NY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Starin Central are Research Laboratory High School-bioinformatic, Middle Early College High School and Lewis J Bennett High School Of Innovative Technolgy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Starin Central, Buffalo, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 59% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Starin Central, Buffalo, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lewis J Bennett High School Of Innovative Technolgy, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Starin Central, Buffalo, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Research Laboratory High School-bioinformatic
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2495 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4250
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4250
Gr: 9-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Middle Early College High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2885 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4010
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4010
Gr: 9-12 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Lewis J Bennett High School Of Innovative Technolgy
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2885 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4250
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4250
Gr: 9-12 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Starin Central, Buffalo, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Starin Central, Buffalo, NY include Research Laboratory High School-bioinformatic, Middle Early College High School and Lewis J Bennett High School Of Innovative Technolgy.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Starin Central, Buffalo?
3 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Starin Central, Buffalo.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Starin Central, Buffalo?
the neighborhood of Starin Central, Buffalo public high schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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