Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School II vs Harvey Austin School #97
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School II
Buffalo · Charter other · Grades K–12
704 students
Harvey Austin School #97
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
487 students
| Measure | Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School II Buffalo, New York | Harvey Austin School #97 Buffalo, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #2438 of 2,536 |
| National rank | – | #45346 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 704 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 704 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.2% | 95.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 8.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 15% |
| Math proficiency | – | 11% |
| city | Buffalo | Buffalo |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School II does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.2% vs 95.3%).
- •Harvey Austin School #97 does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 10.7).
- •Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School II is the larger school with 704 students compared with 487.
- •Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School II is a charter school while Harvey Austin School #97 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 II better than Harvey Austin School #97?
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 II and Harvey Austin School #97?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Buffalo in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School II: 704. Harvey Austin School #97: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School II and Harvey Austin School #97 rank in New York?
Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School II is unranked and Harvey Austin School #97 is 2438th of 2,536 among other schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).