Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel vs Riverside Academy High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel
Buffalo · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
416 students
Riverside Academy High School
Buffalo · Public high · Grades 9–12
285 students
| Measure | Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel Buffalo, New York | Riverside Academy High School Buffalo, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1059 of 2,536 | #1033 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #18573 of 50,301 | #10780 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 416 | 285 |
| Enrollment | 416 | 285 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68% | 96.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 7.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Buffalo | Buffalo |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.4 vs 40.8).
- •Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68% vs 96.1%).
- •Riverside Academy High School does better on students per teacher (7.9 vs 10.7).
- •Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel is the larger school with 416 students compared with 285.
- •Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel is a charter school while Riverside Academy High School 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 Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel better than Riverside Academy High School?
On the Success Index (US), Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel ranks higher (59.4 vs 40.8 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 Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel and Riverside Academy High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Buffalo in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel: 416. Riverside Academy High School: 285. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel and Riverside Academy High School rank in New York?
Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel is 1059th of 2,536 and Riverside Academy High School is 1033rd of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).