For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 489 students in the neighborhood of Forest, Buffalo, NY.
The top-ranked public school in Forest is Lafayette International School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Forest, Buffalo, NY public school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Forest, Buffalo, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lafayette International School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
370 Lafayette Ave
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 816-4358
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 816-4358
Gr: 9-12 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Forest, Buffalo, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Forest, Buffalo, NY include Lafayette International School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Forest, Buffalo?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Forest, Buffalo.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Forest, Buffalo?
the neighborhood of Forest, Buffalo public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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