Top Rankings
South Buffalo Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 905 students in South Buffalo Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public School in South Buffalo Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
1 School
4,813 Schools
# Students
905 Students
2,506,610 Students
# Teachers
88 Teachers
217,085 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Buffalo Charter School District, which is ranked #794 of all 1,008 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#806 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.72
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
3%
10%
% Hispanic
17%
30%
% Black
31%
15%
% White
47%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The school district's spending/student of $13,009 is less than the state median of $32,210. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Spending
$12 MM
$80,737 MM
Spending / Student
$13,009
$32,210
Best South Buffalo Charter School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Buffalo Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
154 S Ogden St
Buffalo, NY 14210
(716) 826-7213
Buffalo, NY 14210
(716) 826-7213
Gr: K-8 | 905 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Buffalo Charter School District?
South Buffalo Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 905 students.
What is the rank of South Buffalo Charter School District?
South Buffalo Charter School District is ranked #794 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Buffalo Charter School District?
47% of South Buffalo Charter School District students are White, 31% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Buffalo Charter School District?
South Buffalo Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is South Buffalo Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,009 is less than the state median of $32,210. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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