Top Rankings
South Buffalo Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 912 students in South Buffalo Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public School in South Buffalo Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
1 School
4,805 Schools
# Students
912 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
68 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Buffalo Charter School District, which is ranked #793 of all 1,007 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#806 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
78%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)49.8%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.73
Showing 2014–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
3%
10%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
20%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
31%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
% White
44%
39%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
Spending (21-22)
$13 MM
$23 MM
Spending / Student (21-22)
$14,692
$28,677
Best South Buffalo Charter School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Buffalo Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
154 S Ogden St
Buffalo, NY 14210
(716) 826-7213
Buffalo, NY 14210
(716) 826-7213
Gr: K-8 | 912 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Buffalo Charter School District?
South Buffalo Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 912 students.
What is the rank of South Buffalo Charter School District?
South Buffalo Charter School District is ranked #793 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Buffalo Charter School District?
44% of South Buffalo Charter School District students are White, 31% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Buffalo Charter School District?
South Buffalo Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
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