For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,148 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Buffalo, NY.
The top ranked public schools in Downtown are P.s. 42 Occupational Training Center, Emerson School Of Hospitality and Buffalo School Of Culinary Arts And Hospitality Management. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Buffalo, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in the neighborhood of Downtown, Buffalo, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
P.s. 42 Occupational Training Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
75 W Huron St
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-3250
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-3250
Grades: Inquire with school
| 63 students
Rank: #22.
Emerson School Of Hospitality
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
70 W Chippewa St
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 816-3018
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 816-3018
Grades: 9-12
| 371 students
Rank: #33.
Buffalo School Of Culinary Arts And Hospitality Management
Vocational School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
75 W Huron St
Buffalo, NY 14201
(716) 816-4778
Buffalo, NY 14201
(716) 816-4778
Grades: 9-12
| 434 students
Rank: #44.
Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
190 Franklin St
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 854-2490
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 854-2490
Grades: K-12
| 904 students
Rank: #55.
Enterprise Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
275 Oak St
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 855-2114
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 855-2114
Grades: K-8
| 394 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Buffalo, NY?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Buffalo, NY include P.s. 42 Occupational Training Center, Emerson School Of Hospitality and Buffalo School Of Culinary Arts And Hospitality Management.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Buffalo?
6 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Buffalo.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Buffalo?
the neighborhood of Downtown, Buffalo public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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