Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of MLK Park, Buffalo, NY (2025-26)

Best MLK Park Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,334 students in the neighborhood of MLK Park, Buffalo, NY.

The top ranked public schools in MLK Park are East Community School, Pathways Academy and Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of MLK Park, Buffalo, NY public schools have an score of 34% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and score of 26% (versus the 49% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of MLK Park, Buffalo, NY (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

East Community School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
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820 Northampton St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-3997

Gr: 9-12 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Rank: #22.

Pathways Academy

Alternative School

(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
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820 Northampton St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4526

Gr: 9-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Rank: #33.

Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 6-9%)
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378 Urban St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 235-1520

Gr: K-6 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #44.

P.s. 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet

Magnet School

(Math: 11% | Reading: 16%)
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1 Mlk Park
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-3370

Gr: PK-8 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of MLK Park, Buffalo, NY?

The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of MLK Park, Buffalo, NY include East Community School, Pathways Academy and Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School.

How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of MLK Park, Buffalo?

4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of MLK Park, Buffalo.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of MLK Park, Buffalo?

the neighborhood of MLK Park, Buffalo public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).