Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School vs Ps 17
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 812 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School
Buffalo · Charter other · Grades K–12
899 students
Ps 17
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
284 students
| Measure | Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School Buffalo, New York | Ps 17 Buffalo, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #2210 of 2,536 |
| National rank | – | #41289 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 899 | 284 |
| Enrollment | 899 | 284 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96% | 93% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 17% |
| city | Buffalo | Buffalo |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 17%).
- •Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 32%).
- •Ps 17 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93% vs 96%).
- •Ps 17 does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 11.7).
- •Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School is the larger school with 899 students compared with 284.
- •Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School is a charter school while Ps 17 is a public 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 Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School better than Ps 17?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School and Ps 17?
About 812 m in a straight line, between Buffalo and Buffalo in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School: 899. Ps 17: 284. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School and Ps 17 rank in New York?
Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School is unranked and Ps 17 is 2210th of 2,536 among other schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).