Ps 27 Hillery Park Academy vs South Buffalo Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 509 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 27 Hillery Park Academy
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
481 students
South Buffalo Charter School
Buffalo · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
912 students
| Measure | Ps 27 Hillery Park Academy Buffalo, New York | South Buffalo Charter School Buffalo, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2212 of 2,536 | #1334 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #41291 of 50,301 | #23867 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 481 | 912 |
| Enrollment | 481 | 912 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.4% | 65.9% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | – |
| Math proficiency | 21% | – |
| city | Buffalo | Buffalo |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Buffalo Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.9 vs 25.7).
- •South Buffalo Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.9% vs 90.4%).
- •Ps 27 Hillery Park Academy does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 13.4).
- •South Buffalo Charter School is the larger school with 912 students compared with 481.
- •Ps 27 Hillery Park Academy is a public school while South Buffalo 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 Ps 27 Hillery Park Academy better than South Buffalo Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), South Buffalo Charter School ranks higher (51.9 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 Ps 27 Hillery Park Academy and South Buffalo Charter School?
About 509 m in a straight line, between Buffalo and Buffalo in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 27 Hillery Park Academy: 481. South Buffalo Charter School: 912. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 27 Hillery Park Academy and South Buffalo Charter School rank in New York?
Ps 27 Hillery Park Academy is 2212th of 2,536 and South Buffalo Charter School is 1334th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).