For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,137 students in the neighborhood of Kensington, Buffalo, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kensington are Highgate Heights, Westminster Community Charter School and Charter School Of Inquiry. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Kensington, Buffalo, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Kensington, Buffalo, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highgate Heights
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Highgate Ave
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4050
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4050
Grades: PK-8
| 384 students
Rank: #22.
Westminster Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
24 Westminster Ave
Buffalo, NY 14240
(716) 816-3450
Buffalo, NY 14240
(716) 816-3450
Grades: K-8
| 425 students
Rank: #33.
Charter School Of Inquiry
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
404 Edison St
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 833-3250
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 833-3250
Grades: K-6
| 287 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Kensington, Buffalo, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Kensington, Buffalo, NY include Highgate Heights, Westminster Community Charter School and Charter School Of Inquiry.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Kensington, Buffalo?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Kensington, Buffalo.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Kensington, Buffalo?
the neighborhood of Kensington, Buffalo public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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