For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,879 students in the neighborhood of Fruit Belt, Buffalo, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Fruit Belt are City Honors School, Marva J Daniel Futures Preparatory School and Martin Luther King Jr #48. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Fruit Belt, Buffalo, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% 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 Fruit Belt, Buffalo, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
City Honors School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
186 E North St
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 816-4230
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 816-4230
Gr: 5-12 | 1,088 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Marva J Daniel Futures Preparatory School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
295 Carlton St
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 816-3800
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 816-3800
Gr: PK-8 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Martin Luther King Jr #48
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
487 High St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-3240
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-3240
Gr: PK-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Fruit Belt, Buffalo, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Fruit Belt, Buffalo, NY include City Honors School, Marva J Daniel Futures Preparatory School and Martin Luther King Jr #48.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Fruit Belt, Buffalo?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Fruit Belt, Buffalo.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Fruit Belt, Buffalo?
the neighborhood of Fruit Belt, Buffalo public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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