For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 995 students in the neighborhood of Masten Park, Buffalo, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Masten Park are Buffalo Academy For The Visual & Performing Arts and Health Sciences Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Masten Park, Buffalo, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Masten Park, Buffalo, NY (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buffalo Academy For The Visual & Performing Arts
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
450 Masten Ave
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 816-4220
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 816-4220
Gr: 5-12 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Health Sciences Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1140 Ellicott St
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 888-4080
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 888-4080
Gr: 9-12 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Masten Park, Buffalo, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Masten Park, Buffalo, NY include Buffalo Academy For The Visual & Performing Arts and Health Sciences Charter School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Masten Park, Buffalo?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Masten Park, Buffalo.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Masten Park, Buffalo?
the neighborhood of Masten Park, Buffalo public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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