Ps 81
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Buffalo, New York 14216 · Buffalo City School District
#1909 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#35536 of 50,301 nationally
About Ps 81
Ps 81 is a public elementary located in Buffalo, in the Buffalo City School District school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 739 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 34.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1909th of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is students per teacher (69th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 739.
There are 80 schools in Buffalo; Ps 81 ranks 42nd of 75 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)36%
- Reading proficiency (30%)39%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)85.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ps 81 by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 739
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 85.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 39%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 36%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ps 81
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Tapestry Charter School
Buffalo · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,120 students · 1.1 km away
Ps 64 Frederick Law Olmsted
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
583 students · 1.2 km away
Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel
Buffalo · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
416 students · 1.5 km away
North Park Community School #50
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
437 students · 1.5 km away
Pfc William J Grabiarz #79
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
518 students · 1.8 km away
West Hertel Elementary School
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
771 students · 1.9 km away
Charles A Lindbergh Elementary School
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades K–4
496 students · 2.0 km away
Kenmore West Senior High School
Buffalo · Public high · Grades 8–12
1,235 students · 2.4 km away
Ps 65 Roosevelt Ecc
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
250 students · 2.5 km away
Primary Hall Preparatory Charter School
Buffalo · Charter elementary · Grades PK–4
220 students · 2.7 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ps 81 a good school?
Ps 81 has a Success Index (US) of 34.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1909 of 2,536 in New York. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ps 81 rank in New York?
Ps 81 ranks #1909 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #35536 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ps 81?
Ps 81 had 739 students in 2025.
Is Ps 81 a elementary school or a high school?
Ps 81 is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ps 81?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ps 81; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.