Discovery School vs Ps 27 Hillery Park Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery School
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
541 students
Ps 27 Hillery Park Academy
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
481 students
| Measure | Discovery School Buffalo, New York | Ps 27 Hillery Park Academy Buffalo, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1437 of 2,536 | #2212 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #25943 of 50,301 | #41291 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 541 | 481 |
| Enrollment | 541 | 481 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.6% | 90.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 8.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 21% |
| city | Buffalo | Buffalo |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.8 vs 25.7).
- •Discovery School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 21%).
- •Discovery School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 27%).
- •Discovery School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.6% vs 90.4%).
- •Ps 27 Hillery Park Academy does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 12.0).
- •Discovery School is the larger school with 541 students compared with 481.
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 Discovery School better than Ps 27 Hillery Park Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery School ranks higher (48.8 vs 25.7 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 Discovery School and Ps 27 Hillery Park Academy?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Buffalo in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery School: 541. Ps 27 Hillery Park Academy: 481. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery School and Ps 27 Hillery Park Academy rank in New York?
Discovery School is 1437th of 2,536 and Ps 27 Hillery Park Academy is 2212th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).