International Preparatory School (The) vs International 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.
International Preparatory School (The)
Buffalo · Public high · Grades 9–12
640 students
International School
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
933 students
| Measure | International Preparatory School (The) Buffalo, New York | International School Buffalo, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #989 of 1,079 | #2359 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #8450 of 16,910 | #43969 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 640 | 933 |
| Enrollment | 640 | 933 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.6% | 95.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 18% |
| city | Buffalo | Buffalo |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •International Preparatory School (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.7 vs 21.4).
- •International Preparatory School (The) does better on math proficiency (54% vs 18%).
- •International Preparatory School (The) does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 23%).
- •International Preparatory School (The) does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 10.8).
- •International School is the larger school with 933 students compared with 640.
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 International Preparatory School (The) better than International School?
On the Success Index (US), International Preparatory School (The) ranks higher (49.7 vs 21.4 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 International Preparatory School (The) and International School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Buffalo in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
International Preparatory School (The): 640. International School: 933. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do International Preparatory School (The) and International School rank in New York?
International Preparatory School (The) is 989th of 1,079 and International School is 2359th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).