Elementary Schools in Buffalo City School District


Summary:

The Buffalo City School District contains 37 elementary schools serving grades PK-8. The district as a whole is ranked 821 out of 865 in New York state and is rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating significant challenges across the system. However, a few standout schools demonstrate that high performance is possible within the district.

Ps 64 Frederick Law Olmsted is the top-performing elementary school in the district, ranking in the top 18% of all elementary schools in New York state. It is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger and has exceptional proficiency rates, with over 70% of 3rd and 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math. In contrast, Ps 61 Arthur O Eve School Of Distinction is a lower-performing school, ranking in the top 70% statewide, with proficiency rates around 35-45%.

The data reveals wide disparities in performance across the Buffalo City School District, with a few high-achieving schools like North Park Community School #50 standing out. However, the majority of schools are struggling, with proficiency rates well below state averages. This suggests the need for targeted interventions and support to improve outcomes, especially at the lowest-performing schools.

District Detail

 712 City Hall
Buffalo, NY 14202-3375

 (716) 816-3575

SchoolDigger Rank:
821st of 865 New York districts

See the 2024 New York District rankings!
Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 29,200

Primary Schools: 38
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 21
Alternative Schools: 1
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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