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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 14202


Summary:

The 14202 zip code of Buffalo, New York is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. These schools serve a high-need student population, with the majority of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

The standout school in this area is the Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School, which consistently outperforms the state and district averages on academic measures. This alternative school has a strong 4-year graduation rate of 84.3% and a low dropout rate of 4.9%. In contrast, the Waterfront Elementary School is ranked in the bottom 10% of New York elementary schools, with significantly lower proficiency rates than the state average.

Chronic absenteeism appears to be a significant challenge for schools in this area, with both the Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School and the Emerson School of Hospitality reporting high chronic absenteeism rates exceeding 34%. This suggests that attendance and engagement may be areas that need to be addressed to improve academic outcomes for these schools, which serve a predominantly high-need student population.








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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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