Build Community School vs Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 165 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Build Community School
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
371 students
Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School
Buffalo · Charter elementary · Grades K–7
434 students
| Measure | Build Community School Buffalo, New York | Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School Buffalo, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2476 of 2,536 | #1547 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #46261 of 50,301 | #27857 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–7 |
| Students | 371 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 371 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.5% | 67.1% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 9% | – |
| Math proficiency | 5% | – |
| city | Buffalo | Buffalo |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.1 vs 17.6).
- •Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.1% vs 96.5%).
- •Build Community School does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 14.5).
- •Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School is the larger school with 434 students compared with 371.
- •Build Community School is a public school while Persistence Preparatory 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 Build Community School better than Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School ranks higher (46.1 vs 17.6 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 Build Community School and Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School?
About 165 m in a straight line, between Buffalo and Buffalo in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Build Community School: 371. Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Build Community School and Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School rank in New York?
Build Community School is 2476th of 2,536 and Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School is 1547th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).