Bennett Park Montessori School vs Buffalo Commons Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bennett Park Montessori School
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
612 students
Buffalo Commons Charter School
Buffalo · Charter elementary · Grades K–3
114 students
| Measure | Bennett Park Montessori School Buffalo, New York | Buffalo Commons Charter School Buffalo, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2160 of 2,536 | #484 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #40631 of 50,301 | #7107 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 612 | 114 |
| Enrollment | 612 | 114 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.5% | 2.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | – |
| Math proficiency | 15% | – |
| city | Buffalo | Buffalo |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buffalo Commons Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.3 vs 26.6).
- •Buffalo Commons Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.6% vs 75.5%).
- •Bennett Park Montessori School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 19.0).
- •Bennett Park Montessori School is the larger school with 612 students compared with 114.
- •Bennett Park Montessori School is a public school while Buffalo Commons Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bennett Park Montessori School better than Buffalo Commons Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Buffalo Commons Charter School ranks higher (76.3 vs 26.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bennett Park Montessori School and Buffalo Commons Charter School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Buffalo in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bennett Park Montessori School: 612. Buffalo Commons Charter School: 114. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bennett Park Montessori School and Buffalo Commons Charter School rank in New York?
Bennett Park Montessori School is 2160th of 2,536 and Buffalo Commons Charter School is 484th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).