Buffalo Commons Charter School vs Marva J Daniel Futures Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 567 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buffalo Commons Charter School
Buffalo · Charter elementary · Grades K–3
114 students
Marva J Daniel Futures Preparatory School
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
369 students
| Measure | Buffalo Commons Charter School Buffalo, New York | Marva J Daniel Futures Preparatory School Buffalo, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #484 of 2,536 | #2439 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #7107 of 50,301 | #45359 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 114 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 114 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.6% | 97.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 18% |
| Math proficiency | – | 11% |
| 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 19.2).
- •Buffalo Commons Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.6% vs 97.3%).
- •Marva J Daniel Futures Preparatory School does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 19.0).
- •Marva J Daniel Futures Preparatory School is the larger school with 369 students compared with 114.
- •Buffalo Commons Charter School is a charter school while Marva J Daniel Futures Preparatory School 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 Commons Charter School better than Marva J Daniel Futures Preparatory School?
On the Success Index (US), Buffalo Commons Charter School ranks higher (76.3 vs 19.2 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 Buffalo Commons Charter School and Marva J Daniel Futures Preparatory School?
About 567 m in a straight line, between Buffalo and Buffalo in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Commons Charter School: 114. Marva J Daniel Futures Preparatory School: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Commons Charter School and Marva J Daniel Futures Preparatory School rank in New York?
Buffalo Commons Charter School is 484th of 2,536 and Marva J Daniel Futures Preparatory School is 2439th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).