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Charter schools in Buffalo, New York

Buffalo has 21 public charter schools with reported enrollment of 11,807 students. Of these, 20 offer elementary grades, 17 middle grades, and 6 high school grades. The median school has 11.1 students per teacher.

Schools
21
Reported students
11,807
Median students per teacher
11.1
Virtual schools
0

2024–25 reported data: enrollment for 21 of 21 schools; student–teacher ratios for 21; format for 21. Missing values are excluded from totals and medians. Students per teacher is not class size.Sources and limitations.

Compare public charter schools in Buffalo

SchoolGrades
Brick Buffalo Academy Charter SchoolElementaryK–2
Buffalo Academy of Science Charter SchoolElementaryMiddleHighK–12
Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School IIElementaryMiddleHighK–12
Buffalo Commons Charter SchoolElementaryK–3
Buffalo Creek Academy Charter SchoolElementaryMiddle5–8
Buffalo United Charter SchoolElementaryMiddleK–8
Charter School for Applied TechnologiesElementaryMiddleHighK–12
Charter School of InquiryElementaryMiddleK–6
Elmwood Village Charter School Days ParkElementaryMiddleK–8
Elmwood Village Charter School HertelElementaryMiddleK–8
Enterprise Charter SchoolElementaryMiddleK–8
Health Sciences Charter SchoolHigh9–12
King Center Charter SchoolElementaryMiddleK–8
Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter SchoolElementaryMiddleK–7
Primary Hall Preparatory Charter SchoolElementaryPre-K–4
Reach Academy Charter SchoolElementaryMiddleK–8
South Buffalo Charter SchoolElementaryMiddleK–8
Tapestry Charter SchoolElementaryMiddleHighK–12
West Buffalo Charter SchoolElementaryMiddleK–8
Western New York Maritime Charter SchoolElementaryMiddleHigh5–12
Westminster Community Charter SchoolElementaryMiddleK–8

About this Buffalo charter school list

This page lists open public charter schools reported in the NCES Common Core of Data for 2024–25. Counts describe the dataset, not school quality or current seat availability. Confirm programs, admissions, and enrollment directly with each school.

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Frequently asked questions about charter schools in Buffalo

How many charter schools are in Buffalo, NY?

Buffalo has 21 public charter schools in the 2024–25 federal data. Reported enrollment totals 11,807 students across 21 schools reporting enrollment.

How do I compare charter schools near Buffalo?

Use the table to compare grades, enrollment, students per teacher, and in-person or virtual format. Open a school page for its address, phone number, map, and nearby schools.

Are there charter elementary, middle, or high schools in Buffalo?

The data identifies 20 schools offering elementary grades, 17 offering middle grades, and 6 offering high school grades. A school can appear in more than one group.

Which is the best charter school in Buffalo?

This directory does not rank schools. The best fit depends on a student’s needs, and families should compare programs, admissions, commute, current performance information, and other priorities directly with each school.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25 school year. How this data works.