School District · New York
Buffalo City School District
📍 Buffalo, NY · Erie County · NCES LEAID 3605850
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Rating
30,124
Students
60
Schools
Pre-K – 12th
Grade Span
17
Zip Codes
District Contact & Information
Source: NCES CCD 2024–25Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
District Phone
District Website
District Mailing Address
712 CITY HALL, BUFFALO, NY 14202
Enrollment
30,124 students
Schools
60
County
NCES District ID (LEAID)
3605850
District Type
Public School District
Schools in Buffalo City School District
61 schools listed| School | Level | Grades | Students | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR GEORGE BLACKMAN ECC | Elementary | Pre-K – 4th | 333 | BUFFALO |
| PS 17 | Elementary | Pre-K – 4th | 284 | BUFFALO |
| PS 61 ARTHUR O EVE SCHOOL OF DISTINCTION | Elementary | Pre-K – 4th | 315 | BUFFALO |
| PS 64 FREDERICK LAW OLMSTED | Elementary | Pre-K – 4th | 583 | BUFFALO |
| PS 65 ROOSEVELT ECC | Elementary | Pre-K – 4th | 250 | BUFFALO |
| PS 90 | Elementary | Pre-K – 2nd | 179 | BUFFALO |
| RONALD PEOPLES SCHOOL OF SCHOLARS (THE) | Elementary | Pre-K – 4th | 269 | BUFFALO |
| STANLEY MAKOWSKI EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER | Elementary | Pre-K – 4th | 566 | BUFFALO |
| ACADEMY SCHOOL | High | 9th – 12th | 70 | BUFFALO |
| BUFFALO SCHOOL OF CULINARY ARTS AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT | High | 9th – 12th | 436 | BUFFALO |
| BURGARD HIGH SCHOOL | High | 9th – 12th | 502 | BUFFALO |
| EAST COMMUNITY SCHOOL | High | 9th – 12th | 386 | BUFFALO |
| EMERSON SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY | High | 9th – 12th | 399 | BUFFALO |
| ERIE COUNTY DETENTION FACILITY | High | 9th – 12th | 13 | BUFFALO |
| HUTCHINSON CENTRAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL | High | 9th – 12th | 1,140 | BUFFALO |
| INTERNATIONAL PREPARATORY SCHOOL (THE) | High | 9th – 12th | 640 | BUFFALO |
| LAFAYETTE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL | High | 9th – 12th | 475 | BUFFALO |
| LEONARDO DA VINCI HIGH SCHOOL | High | 9th – 12th | 363 | BUFFALO |
| LEWIS J BENNETT HIGH SCHOOL OF INNOVATIVE TECHNOLGY | High | 9th – 12th | 469 | BUFFALO |
| MATH SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY PREPARATORY SCHOOL AT 197 | High | 9th – 12th | 438 | BUFFALO |
| MCKINLEY VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL | High | 9th – 12th | 862 | BUFFALO |
| MIDDLE EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL | High | 9th – 12th | 302 | BUFFALO |
| PATHWAYS ACADEMY | High | 9th – 12th | 110 | BUFFALO |
| PS 42 OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | High | Ungraded | 69 | BUFFALO |
| RESEARCH LABORATORY HS-BIOINFORMATIC | High | 9th – 12th | 174 | BUFFALO |
| RIVERSIDE ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL | High | 9th – 12th | 285 | BUFFALO |
| SOUTH PARK HIGH SCHOOL | High | 9th – 12th | 801 | BUFFALO |
| BENNETT PARK MONTESSORI SCHOOL | Other | Pre-K – 8th | 612 | BUFFALO |
| BILINGUAL CENTER | Other | Pre-K – 8th | 358 | BUFFALO |
| BUFFALO ACADEMY FOR THE VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS | Other | 5th – 12th | 617 | BUFFALO |
| BUFFALO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY | Other | Pre-K – 8th | 551 | BUFFALO |
| BUILD COMMUNITY SCHOOL | Other | Pre-K – 8th | 371 | BUFFALO |
| CITY HONORS SCHOOL | Other | 5th – 12th | 1,088 | BUFFALO |
| COMMUNITY SCHOOL #53 | Other | Pre-K – 8th | 464 | BUFFALO |
| D'YOUVILLE-PORTER CAMPUS | Other | Pre-K – 8th | 521 | BUFFALO |
| DISCOVERY SCHOOL | Other | Pre-K – 8th | 541 | BUFFALO |
| DR A PANTOJA COMM SCH EXCLLNCE -#18 | Other | Pre-K – 8th | 475 | BUFFALO |
| DR LYDIA T WRIGHT SCH OF EXCELLENCE | Other | Pre-K – 8th | 560 | BUFFALO |
| FRANK A SEDITA SCHOOL #30 | Other | Pre-K – 8th | 614 | BUFFALO |
| FREDERICK OLMSTED #156 | Other | 5th – 12th | 928 | BUFFALO |
| HARRIET ROSS TUBMAN ACADEMY | Other | Pre-K – 8th | 550 | BUFFALO |
| HARVEY AUSTIN SCHOOL #97 | Other | Pre-K – 8th | 487 | BUFFALO |
| HERMAN BADILLO BILINGUAL ACADEMY | Other | Pre-K – 8th | 514 | BUFFALO |
| HIGHGATE HEIGHTS | Other | Pre-K – 8th | 407 | BUFFALO |
| INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL | Other | Pre-K – 8th | 933 | BUFFALO |
| LORRAINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Other | Pre-K – 8th | 638 | BUFFALO |
| LOVEJOY DISCOVERY SCHOOL #43 | Other | Pre-K – 8th | 589 | BUFFALO |
| MARTIN LUTHER KING JR #48 | Other | Pre-K – 8th | 413 | BUFFALO |
| MARVA J DANIEL FUTURES PREPARATORY SCHOOL | Other | Pre-K – 8th | 369 | BUFFALO |
| NATIVE AMERICAN MAGNET | Other | Pre-K – 8th | 367 | BUFFALO |
| NORTH PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL #50 | Other | Pre-K – 6th | 437 | BUFFALO |
| PFC WILLIAM J GRABIARZ #79 | Other | Pre-K – 8th | 518 | BUFFALO |
| PS 27 HILLERY PARK ACADEMY | Other | Pre-K – 8th | 481 | BUFFALO |
| PS 59 DR CHARLES DREW SCIENCE MAGNET | Other | 3rd – 8th | 293 | BUFFALO |
| PS 69 HOUGHTON ACADEMY | Other | Pre-K – 8th | 444 | BUFFALO |
| PS 74 HAMLIN PARK - CLAUDE AND OUIDA CLAPP ACADEMY | Other | Pre-K – 8th | 396 | BUFFALO |
| PS 81 | Other | Pre-K – 8th | 739 | BUFFALO |
| PS 84 | Other | Kindergarten – 12th | 151 | BUFFALO |
| SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Other | Pre-K – 8th | 772 | BUFFALO |
| WATERFRONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Other | Pre-K – 9th | 743 | BUFFALO |
| WEST HERTEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Other | Pre-K – 8th | 771 | BUFFALO |
NCES lists 61 schools individually for this district while its district-level directory record reports 60. The two files are compiled separately and can differ when a school opens, closes or changes agency mid-year.
Zip Codes Served by Buffalo City School District
17 zip codes| Zip Code | City | County | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14201 | Buffalo | Erie County | NY |
| 14202 | Buffalo | Erie County | NY |
| 14203 | Buffalo | Erie County | NY |
| 14204 | Buffalo | Erie County | NY |
| 14206 | Buffalo | Erie County | NY |
| 14207 | Buffalo | Erie County | NY |
| 14208 | Buffalo | Erie County | NY |
| 14209 | Buffalo | Erie County | NY |
| 14210 | Buffalo | Erie County | NY |
| 14211 | Buffalo | Erie County | NY |
| 14212 | Buffalo | Erie County | NY |
| 14213 | Buffalo | Erie County | NY |
| 14214 | Buffalo | Erie County | NY |
| 14215 | Buffalo | Erie County | NY |
| 14216 | Buffalo | Erie County | NY |
| 14220 | Buffalo | Erie County | NY |
| 14222 | Buffalo | Erie County | NY |
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Buffalo City School District?▼
Buffalo City School District serves 17 zip codes: 14201, 14202, 14203, 14204, 14206, 14207, 14208, 14209, 14210, 14211, 14212, 14213, 14214, 14215, 14216, 14220, 14222. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Buffalo City School District rated?▼
Buffalo City School District has an overall rating of 1 out of 10 (Poor), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NY State tests 2023–24). That places it in the 3rd percentile among New York school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within New York only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Buffalo City School District?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 30,124 students across 60 schools for Buffalo City School District.
What grades does Buffalo City School District serve?▼
Buffalo City School District is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
What schools are in Buffalo City School District?▼
NCES lists 61 schools operating under Buffalo City School District: 8 elementary, 19 high, 34 other or combined. Each school's grade span, enrollment and city are listed on this page. Attendance zones are set by the district and a school on this list is not necessarily the one your address is assigned to.
How do I contact Buffalo City School District?▼
You can reach Buffalo City School District by phone at (716)816-3575 or online at www.buffaloschools.org or by mail at 712 CITY HALL, BUFFALO, NY 14202. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.
About Buffalo City School District
Buffalo City School District is a public school district serving 17 zip codes in New York, primarily in Erie County. It carries an overall rating of 1/10 (Poor), the 3rd percentile among New York districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NY State tests 2023–24) and is ranked only against other New York districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.
Schools in this district
NCES lists 61 schools operating under Buffalo City School District — 8 elementary, 19 high and 34 other or combined. The largest by enrollment is HUTCHINSON CENTRAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL with 1,140 students. School-level enrollment comes from the NCES Common Core of Data school directory; a school with no reported enrollment is shown with a dash rather than a zero.
Checking your own address
District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your assignment with the district office at (716)816-3575 before making a housing decision.