Leonardo Da Vinci High School vs Ps 17
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leonardo Da Vinci High School
Buffalo · Public high · Grades 9–12
363 students
Ps 17
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
284 students
| Measure | Leonardo Da Vinci High School Buffalo, New York | Ps 17 Buffalo, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #437 of 1,079 | #2210 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #1757 of 16,910 | #41289 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 363 | 284 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 284 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.3% | 93% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 17% |
| city | Buffalo | Buffalo |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leonardo Da Vinci High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 25.7).
- •Leonardo Da Vinci High School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 17%).
- •Leonardo Da Vinci High School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 32%).
- •Leonardo Da Vinci High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.3% vs 93%).
- •Ps 17 does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 10.7).
- •Leonardo Da Vinci High School is the larger school with 363 students compared with 284.
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 Leonardo Da Vinci High School better than Ps 17?
On the Success Index (US), Leonardo Da Vinci High School ranks higher (76.9 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 Leonardo Da Vinci High School and Ps 17?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Buffalo in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Leonardo Da Vinci High School: 363. Ps 17: 284. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Leonardo Da Vinci High School and Ps 17 rank in New York?
Leonardo Da Vinci High School is 437th of 1,079 and Ps 17 is 2210th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).