Charter School of Inquiry vs Highgate Heights
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charter School of Inquiry
Buffalo · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
276 students
Highgate Heights
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
407 students
| Measure | Charter School of Inquiry Buffalo, New York | Highgate Heights Buffalo, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1592 of 2,536 | #2369 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #28979 of 50,301 | #44094 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 276 | 407 |
| Enrollment | 276 | 407 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.1% | 92.9% |
| Students per teacher | 7.9 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 22% |
| Math proficiency | – | 20% |
| city | Buffalo | Buffalo |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charter School of Inquiry scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.4 vs 21.2).
- •Highgate Heights does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.9% vs 93.1%).
- •Charter School of Inquiry does better on students per teacher (7.9 vs 11.6).
- •Highgate Heights is the larger school with 407 students compared with 276.
- •Charter School of Inquiry is a charter school while Highgate Heights 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 Charter School of Inquiry better than Highgate Heights?
On the Success Index (US), Charter School of Inquiry ranks higher (44.4 vs 21.2 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 Charter School of Inquiry and Highgate Heights?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Buffalo in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charter School of Inquiry: 276. Highgate Heights: 407. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charter School of Inquiry and Highgate Heights rank in New York?
Charter School of Inquiry is 1592nd of 2,536 and Highgate Heights is 2369th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).