Best Emerson Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 505 students in the neighborhood of Emerson, Buffalo, NY.
The top-ranked public school in Emerson is Harvey Austin School #97. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Emerson, Buffalo, NY public school have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Emerson, Buffalo, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harvey Austin School #97
(Math: 13% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1405 Sycamore St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4460
Gr: PK-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Emerson, Buffalo, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Emerson, Buffalo, NY include Harvey Austin School #97.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Emerson, Buffalo?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Emerson, Buffalo.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Emerson, Buffalo?
the neighborhood of Emerson, Buffalo public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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