Community School #53 vs Health Sciences Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Community School #53
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
464 students
Health Sciences Charter School
Buffalo · Charter high · Grades 9–12
452 students
| Measure | Community School #53 Buffalo, New York | Health Sciences Charter School Buffalo, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2470 of 2,536 | #755 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #46161 of 50,301 | #3778 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 464 | 452 |
| Enrollment | 464 | 452 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.4% | 92% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 87% |
| city | Buffalo | Buffalo |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Health Sciences Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.1 vs 17.8).
- •Health Sciences Charter School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 8%).
- •Health Sciences Charter School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 13%).
- •Health Sciences Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92% vs 97.4%).
- •Community School #53 does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 13.7).
- •Community School #53 is the larger school with 464 students compared with 452.
- •Community School #53 is a public school while Health Sciences 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 Community School #53 better than Health Sciences Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Health Sciences Charter School ranks higher (68.1 vs 17.8 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 Community School #53 and Health Sciences Charter School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Buffalo in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Community School #53: 464. Health Sciences Charter School: 452. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Community School #53 and Health Sciences Charter School rank in New York?
Community School #53 is 2470th of 2,536 and Health Sciences Charter School is 755th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).