For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,856 students in the neighborhood of Grant Ferry, Buffalo, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Grant Ferry are West Buffalo Charter School, International School and Build Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Grant Ferry, Buffalo, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Grant Ferry, Buffalo, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Buffalo Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
113 Lafayette Ave
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 923-1534
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 923-1534
Grades: K-8
| 507 students
Rank: #22.
International School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
141 Hoyt St
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 816-3300
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 816-3300
Grades: PK-8
| 987 students
Rank: #33.
Build Community School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
340 Fougeron St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4140
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4140
Grades: PK-8
| 326 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Grant Ferry, Buffalo, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Grant Ferry, Buffalo, NY include West Buffalo Charter School, International School and Build Community School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Grant Ferry, Buffalo?
3 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Grant Ferry, Buffalo.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Grant Ferry, Buffalo?
the neighborhood of Grant Ferry, Buffalo public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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