For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,640 students in the neighborhood of Military, Buffalo, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Military are Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel, West Hertel Elementary School and Pfc William J Grabiarz #79. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Military, Buffalo, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% 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 Military, Buffalo, NY (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
665 Hertel Ave
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 424-0555
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 424-0555
Gr: K-8 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
West Hertel Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
489 Hertel Ave
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 816-4150
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 816-4150
Gr: PK-8 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Pfc William J Grabiarz #79
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
225 Lawn Ave
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 816-4040
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 816-4040
Gr: PK-8 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Military, Buffalo, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Military, Buffalo, NY include Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel, West Hertel Elementary School and Pfc William J Grabiarz #79.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Military, Buffalo?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Military, Buffalo.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Military, Buffalo?
the neighborhood of Military, Buffalo public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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