Buffalo Elementary School of Technology vs Reach Academy Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buffalo Elementary School of Technology
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
551 students
Reach Academy Charter School
Buffalo · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
805 students
| Measure | Buffalo Elementary School of Technology Buffalo, New York | Reach Academy Charter School Buffalo, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2452 of 2,536 | #1646 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #45704 of 50,301 | #30252 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 551 | 805 |
| Enrollment | 551 | 805 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96% | 95% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | – |
| Math proficiency | 14% | – |
| city | Buffalo | Buffalo |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Reach Academy Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.6 vs 18.6).
- •Reach Academy Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95% vs 96%).
- •Reach Academy Charter School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 11.0).
- •Reach Academy Charter School is the larger school with 805 students compared with 551.
- •Buffalo Elementary School of Technology is a public school while Reach Academy 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 Buffalo Elementary School of Technology better than Reach Academy Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Reach Academy Charter School ranks higher (42.6 vs 18.6 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 Buffalo Elementary School of Technology and Reach Academy Charter School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Buffalo in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Elementary School of Technology: 551. Reach Academy Charter School: 805. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Elementary School of Technology and Reach Academy Charter School rank in New York?
Buffalo Elementary School of Technology is 2452nd of 2,536 and Reach Academy Charter School is 1646th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).