Best Schools in University, Buffalo, NY
University, Buffalo, NY has 7 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,454 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in University exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in University, Buffalo, NY
The top high schools in University, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Amherst Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amherst Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 870 Students
2. Math Science Technology Preparatory School At 197
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buffalo City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 435 Students
Best Middle Schools in University, Buffalo, NY
The top middle schools in University, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Amherst Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amherst Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 623 Students
Best Elementary Schools in University, Buffalo, NY
The top elementary schools in University, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Windermere Blvd School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amherst Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 748 Students
2. Ps 61 Arthur O Eve School Of Distinction
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buffalo City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 264 Students
3. Highgate Heights
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buffalo City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 382 Students
4. St Joseph University School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Joseph University School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 132 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in University, Buffalo, NY
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
University, Buffalo, NY has a total population of 5,532 with 52% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 46% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in University, 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 University, Buffalo, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
29.12 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.38 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.74 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in University, Buffalo, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for University, 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 University, Buffalo, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in University, Buffalo, NY
How many schools are in University, Buffalo, NY?
University, Buffalo, NY has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,454 students in total.
How do schools in University perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in University score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in University exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in University?
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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