Highgate Heights vs Westminster Community Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highgate Heights
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
407 students
Westminster Community Charter School
Buffalo · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
342 students
| Measure | Highgate Heights Buffalo, New York | Westminster Community Charter School Buffalo, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2369 of 2,536 | #1577 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #44094 of 50,301 | #28587 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 407 | 342 |
| Enrollment | 407 | 342 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.9% | 92.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | – |
| Math proficiency | 20% | – |
| city | Buffalo | Buffalo |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westminster Community Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.1 vs 21.2).
- •Westminster Community Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.4% vs 92.9%).
- •Westminster Community Charter School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 11.6).
- •Highgate Heights is the larger school with 407 students compared with 342.
- •Highgate Heights is a public school while Westminster Community 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 Highgate Heights better than Westminster Community Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Westminster Community Charter School ranks higher (45.1 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 Highgate Heights and Westminster Community Charter School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Buffalo in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highgate Heights: 407. Westminster Community Charter School: 342. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highgate Heights and Westminster Community Charter School rank in New York?
Highgate Heights is 2369th of 2,536 and Westminster Community Charter School is 1577th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).