Best Schools in Forest, Buffalo, NY
Forest, Buffalo, NY has 5 public schools (3 high, 0 middle, 2 elementary) serving 3,319 students. On average they score 28% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in Forest underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Forest, Buffalo, NY
The top high schools in Forest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Buffalo Academy For The Visual & Performing Arts
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buffalo City School District • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 566 Students
2. International Preparatory School (the)
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buffalo City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 607 Students
3. Lafayette International School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buffalo City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 415 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Forest, Buffalo, NY
The top elementary schools in Forest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Hertel Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buffalo City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 750 Students
2. International School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buffalo City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 981 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Forest, Buffalo, NY
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Forest, Buffalo, NY has a total population of 9,289 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Forest, 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 Forest, Buffalo, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
34.40 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.19 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.20 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Forest, Buffalo, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Forest, 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 Forest, Buffalo, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Forest, Buffalo, NY
How many schools are in Forest, Buffalo, NY?
Forest, Buffalo, NY has 5 public schools: 3 high schools, 0 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,319 students in total.
How do schools in Forest perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Forest score 28% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in Forest underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Forest?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 43%
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- Projected: 29%
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- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations