South Buffalo Charter School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Buffalo, New York 14210 · South Buffalo Charter School
#1334 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#23867 of 50,301 nationally
About South Buffalo Charter School
South Buffalo Charter School is a charter elementary located in Buffalo, in the South Buffalo Charter School school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades K–8. In 2025 it enrolled 912 students. Publicly funded charter schools operating under a performance contract; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 51.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1334th of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is students per teacher (66th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 912.
There are 80 schools in Buffalo; South Buffalo Charter School ranks 22nd of 75 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)65.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.4
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 South Buffalo Charter School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 65.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near South Buffalo Charter School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Ps 27 Hillery Park Academy
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
481 students · 509 m away
Ps 69 Houghton Academy
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
444 students · 1.2 km away
Southside Elementary School
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
772 students · 1.6 km away
Lorraine Elementary School
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
638 students · 2.0 km away
South Park High School
Buffalo · Public high · Grades 9–12
801 students · 2.0 km away
Discovery School
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
541 students · 2.6 km away
John F Kennedy Middle School
Cheektowaga · Public middle · Grades 6–8
299 students · 2.7 km away
John F Kennedy Senior High School
Cheektowaga · Public high · Grades 9–12
353 students · 2.8 km away
Lovejoy Discovery School #43
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
589 students · 2.9 km away
Theodore Roosevelt School
Cheektowaga · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
312 students · 3.1 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is South Buffalo Charter School a good school?
South Buffalo Charter School has a Success Index (US) of 51.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1334 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 South Buffalo Charter School rank in New York?
South Buffalo Charter School ranks #1334 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #23867 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South Buffalo Charter School?
South Buffalo Charter School had 912 students in 2025.
Is South Buffalo Charter School a elementary school or a high school?
South Buffalo Charter School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–8. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near South Buffalo Charter School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of South Buffalo Charter School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.