For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,813 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Buffalo, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Downtown are Emerson School Of Hospitality, Buffalo School Of Culinary Arts And Hospitality Management and Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Buffalo, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 59% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Downtown, Buffalo, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» High Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Buffalo, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Emerson School Of Hospitality
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
70 W Chippewa St
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 816-3018
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 816-3018
Grades: 9-12
| 371 students
Rank: #22.
Buffalo School Of Culinary Arts And Hospitality Management
Vocational School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
75 W Huron St
Buffalo, NY 14201
(716) 816-4778
Buffalo, NY 14201
(716) 816-4778
Grades: 9-12
| 434 students
Rank: #33.
Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
190 Franklin St
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 854-2490
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 854-2490
Grades: K-12
| 904 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Buffalo, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Buffalo, NY include Emerson School Of Hospitality, Buffalo School Of Culinary Arts And Hospitality Management and Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Buffalo?
5 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Buffalo.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Buffalo?
the neighborhood of Downtown, Buffalo public high schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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