For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,360 students in the neighborhood of Seneca, Buffalo, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Seneca are South Buffalo Charter School, Southside Elementary School and P.s. 27 Hillery Park Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Seneca, Buffalo, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Seneca, Buffalo, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Buffalo Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
154 S Ogden St
Buffalo, NY 14210
(716) 826-7213
Buffalo, NY 14210
(716) 826-7213
Grades: K-8
| 905 students
Rank: #22.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
430 Southside Pkwy
Buffalo, NY 14210
(716) 816-4818
Buffalo, NY 14210
(716) 816-4818
Grades: PK-8
| 809 students
Rank: #33.
P.s. 27 Hillery Park Academy
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
73 Pawnee Pkwy
Buffalo, NY 14210
(716) 816-4770
Buffalo, NY 14210
(716) 816-4770
Grades: PK-8
| 499 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Seneca, Buffalo, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Seneca, Buffalo, NY include South Buffalo Charter School, Southside Elementary School and P.s. 27 Hillery Park Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Seneca, Buffalo?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Seneca, Buffalo.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Seneca, Buffalo?
the neighborhood of Seneca, Buffalo public elementary schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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