North Park Community School #50 vs Ps 81
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Park Community School #50
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
437 students
Ps 81
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
739 students
| Measure | North Park Community School #50 Buffalo, New York | Ps 81 Buffalo, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #433 of 2,536 | #1909 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #6041 of 50,301 | #35536 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 437 | 739 |
| Enrollment | 437 | 739 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.7% | 85.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 39% |
| Math proficiency | – | 36% |
| city | Buffalo | Buffalo |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Park Community School #50 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.2 vs 34.6).
- •North Park Community School #50 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.7% vs 85.3%).
- •North Park Community School #50 does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.2).
- •Ps 81 is the larger school with 739 students compared with 437.
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 North Park Community School #50 better than Ps 81?
On the Success Index (US), North Park Community School #50 ranks higher (78.2 vs 34.6 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 North Park Community School #50 and Ps 81?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Buffalo in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Park Community School #50: 437. Ps 81: 739. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Park Community School #50 and Ps 81 rank in New York?
North Park Community School #50 is 433rd of 2,536 and Ps 81 is 1909th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).