For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 619 students in the neighborhood of Riverside, Buffalo, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Riverside are Riverside Academy High School and P.s. 65 Roosevelt Ecc. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Riverside, Buffalo, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Riverside, Buffalo, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverside Academy High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
51 Ontario St
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 816-4530
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 816-4530
Gr: 9-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 65 Roosevelt Ecc
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
249 Skillen St
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 816-3430
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 816-3430
Gr: PK-4 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Riverside, Buffalo, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Riverside, Buffalo, NY include Riverside Academy High School and P.s. 65 Roosevelt Ecc.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Riverside, Buffalo?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Riverside, Buffalo.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Riverside, Buffalo?
the neighborhood of Riverside, Buffalo public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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