Best Schools in Buffalo, NY
Buffalo, NY has a total of 346 schools including 94 high schools, 54 middle schools and 186 elementary schools. A total of 164,836 students attend Buffalo, NY schools. On average, schools in Buffalo score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Buffalo greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Buffalo, NY
Buffalo, NY has 94 high schools with 52,853 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Buffalo score 81% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 59% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Buffalo greatly exceed expectations.
1. Williamsville East High School
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Williamsville Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 981 Students
2. Orchard Park High School
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Orchard Park Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1385 Students
3. Clarence Senior High School
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Clarence Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1284 Students
4. Starpoint High School
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Starpoint Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 922 Students
5. Amherst Central High School
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Amherst Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 870 Students
6. East Aurora High School
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East Aurora Union Free School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 528 Students
7. Iroquois Senior High School
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Iroquois Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 663 Students
8. Akron High School
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Akron Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 414 Students
9. Lewiston Porter Senior High School
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Lewiston-porter Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 616 Students
10. Frontier Senior High School
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Frontier Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1352 Students
Best Middle Schools in Buffalo, NY
Buffalo, NY has 54 middle schools with 30,377 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Buffalo score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Buffalo exceed expectations.
1. Transit Middle School
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Williamsville Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 872 Students
2. William Street School
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Lancaster Central School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 1293 Students
3. Lewiston Porter Middle School
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Lewiston-porter Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 450 Students
4. Maryvale Middle School
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Cheektowaga-maryvale Union Free School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 478 Students
5. Iroquois Middle School
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Iroquois Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 450 Students
6. Clarence Middle School
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Clarence Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 972 Students
7. Casey Middle School
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Williamsville Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 615 Students
8. Griffith Institute Middle School
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Springville-griffith Institute Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 368 Students
9. Hamburg Middle School
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Hamburg Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 755 Students
10. Amherst Middle School
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Amherst Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 623 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Buffalo, NY
Buffalo, NY has 186 elementary schools with 74,495 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Buffalo score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Buffalo exceed expectations.
1. Sheridan Hill Elementary School
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Clarence Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 519 Students
2. Errick Road Elementary School
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Niagara-wheatfield Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 480 Students
3. Harris Hill Elementary School
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Clarence Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 464 Students
4. Ledgeview Elementary School
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Clarence Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 473 Students
5. Ellicott Road Elementary School
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Orchard Park Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 703 Students
6. Clarence Center Elementary School
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Clarence Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 372 Students
7. Eggert Road Elementary School
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Orchard Park Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 599 Students
8. Maple East Elementary School
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Williamsville Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 640 Students
9. West Street Elementary School
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Niagara-wheatfield Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 362 Students
10. Intermediate Education Center
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Lewiston-porter Central School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 380 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Buffalo, NY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Buffalo, NY has a total population of 1,166,902 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Buffalo, NY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Buffalo, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.50 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.63 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.87 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Buffalo, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Buffalo, NY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Buffalo, NY Internet Health Assessment.
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