Serving 737 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, P.S. 81 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 737 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 81 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
P.S. 81's student population of 737 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
737 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 81 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.S. 81 is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3475 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
11%
10%
Hispanic
17%
29%
Black
41%
16%
White
20%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.S. 81's ranking?
P.S. 81 is ranked #3475 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 81 often compared to?
P.S. 81is often viewed alongside schools like Pfc William J Grabiarz #79 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 81?
737 students attend P.S. 81.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of P.S. 81 students are Black, 20% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 81?
P.S. 81 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 81 offer ?
P.S. 81 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 81 part of?
P.S. 81 is part of Buffalo City School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 81 located?
P.S. 81 is located in the North Park neighborhood of Buffalo, NY. There are 1 other public schools located in North Park.
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