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Best Buffalo Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public charter schools serving 12,685 students in Buffalo, NY.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Buffalo, NY are Elmwood Village Charter School Days Park, Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School and West Buffalo Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buffalo, NY public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New York public charter school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 52% statewide average). Charter schools in Buffalo have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public charter school average of 95% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Buffalo, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elmwood Village Charter School Days Park
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
40 Days Park
Buffalo, NY 14201
(716) 886-4581
Gr: K-8 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
24 Agassiz Circle
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 854-2490
Gr: K-12 | 899 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
West Buffalo Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
113 Lafayette Ave
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 923-1534
Gr: K-8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
South Buffalo Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
154 S Ogden St
Buffalo, NY 14210
(716) 826-7213
Gr: K-8 | 912 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
665 Hertel Ave
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 424-0555
Gr: K-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
Global Concepts Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Ridge Rd
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 821-1903
Gr: K-12 | 878 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Tapestry Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
65 Great Arrow Ave
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 204-5883
Gr: K-12 | 1,120 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #88.
King Center Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
156 Newburgh Ave
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 891-7912
Gr: K-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Western New York Maritime Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2219 S Park Ave
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 842-6289
Gr: 5-12 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1010.
Reach Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
115 Ash St
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 248-1485
Gr: K-8 | 805 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Charter School For Applied Technologies
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2303 Kenmore Ave
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 876-7505
Gr: K-12 | 2,260 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1212.
Westminster Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
24 Westminster Ave
Buffalo, NY 14240
(716) 816-3450
Gr: K-8 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Health Sciences Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1140 Ellicott St
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 888-4080
Gr: 9-12 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Buffalo United Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
325 Manhattan Ave
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 835-9862
Gr: K-8 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1515.
Charter School Of Inquiry
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
404 Edison St
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 833-3250
Gr: K-6 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1616.
Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
528 South Park
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 602-9472
Gr: 5-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1717.
Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
378 Urban St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 235-1520
Gr: K-7 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1818.
Enterprise Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
275 Oak St
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 855-2114
Gr: K-8 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Brick Buffalo Academy Charter School
Charter School
30 Rich St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 306-2572
Gr: K-2 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: n/an/a
Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School Ii
Charter School
335 Doat St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(917) 284-5388
Gr: K-12 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Buffalo Commons Charter School
Charter School
833 Michigan Ave-3rd Fl
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 222-0127
Gr: K-3 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Primary Hall Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
2408 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 597-4373
Gr: PK-4 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Buffalo, NY?
How many public charter schools are located in Buffalo?
22 public charter schools are located in Buffalo.
What is the racial composition of students in Buffalo?
Buffalo public charter schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public charter schools average of 95% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in Buffalo are often viewed compared to one another?

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