For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 972 students in the neighborhood of North Park, Buffalo, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in North Park are North Park Community School #50 and P.s. 81. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Park, Buffalo, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of North Park, Buffalo, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Park Community School #50
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
780 Parkside Ave
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-3440
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-3440
Grades: PK-5
| 356 students
Rank: #22.
P.s. 81
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
140 Tacoma Ave
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-4060
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-4060
Grades: PK-8
| 756 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of North Park, Buffalo, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of North Park, Buffalo, NY include North Park Community School #50 and P.s. 81.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of North Park, Buffalo?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of North Park, Buffalo.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Park, Buffalo?
the neighborhood of North Park, Buffalo public elementary schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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