Best Schools in Kensington, Buffalo, NY
Kensington, Buffalo, NY has 11 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 8 elementary) serving 4,018 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Kensington don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Kensington, Buffalo, NY
The top high schools in Kensington, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cleveland Hill High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cleveland Hill Union Free School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 385 Students
2. Math Science Technology Preparatory School At 197
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buffalo City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 435 Students
Best Middle Schools in Kensington, Buffalo, NY
The top middle schools in Kensington, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cleveland Hill Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cleveland Hill Union Free School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 298 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Kensington, Buffalo, NY
The top elementary schools in Kensington, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cleveland Hill Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cleveland Hill Union Free School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 646 Students
2. Ps 61 Arthur O Eve School Of Distinction
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Projected Test Scores
Buffalo City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 264 Students
3. Westminster Community Charter School
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Projected Test Scores
Westminster Community Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 427 Students
4. Highgate Heights
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Projected Test Scores
Buffalo City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 382 Students
5. Charter School Of Inquiry
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Projected Test Scores
Charter School Of Inquiry • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 268 Students
6. Ps 82
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Projected Test Scores
Buffalo City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 274 Students
7. Dr Lydia T Wright Sch Of Excellence
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Projected Test Scores
Buffalo City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 580 Students
8. Nativitymiguel Middle School, St Monica Campus
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Projected Test Scores
Nativitymiguel Middle School, St Monica Campus • Private • Grades 5 - 8 • 59 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Kensington, Buffalo, NY
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Kensington, Buffalo, NY has a total population of 11,377 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Kensington, 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 Kensington, Buffalo, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.17 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kensington, Buffalo, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kensington, 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 Kensington, Buffalo, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Kensington, Buffalo, NY
How many schools are in Kensington, Buffalo, NY?
Kensington, Buffalo, NY has 11 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 4,018 students in total.
How do schools in Kensington perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Kensington score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Kensington don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Kensington?
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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- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations