For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,400 students in the neighborhood of Seneca, Buffalo, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Seneca are South Buffalo Charter School, P.s. 27 Hillery Park Academy and Southside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Seneca, Buffalo, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Seneca, Buffalo, NY (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 | 912 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 27 Hillery Park Academy
(Math: 24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
73 Pawnee Pkwy
Buffalo, NY 14210
(716) 816-4770
Buffalo, NY 14210
(716) 816-4770
Gr: PK-8 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
430 Southside Pkwy
Buffalo, NY 14210
(716) 816-4818
Buffalo, NY 14210
(716) 816-4818
Gr: PK-8 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Seneca, Buffalo, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Seneca, Buffalo, NY include South Buffalo Charter School, P.s. 27 Hillery Park Academy and Southside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Seneca, Buffalo?
3 public 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 schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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