For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,294 students in the neighborhood of Grider, Buffalo, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Grider are P.s. 84 and Dr Lydia T Wright School Of Excellence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Grider, Buffalo, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Grider, Buffalo, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 84
Special Education School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
462 Grider St
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4080
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4080
Gr: K-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Dr Lydia T Wright School Of Excellence
(Math: 9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
106 Appenheimer St
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4110
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4110
Gr: PK-8 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Grider, Buffalo, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Grider, Buffalo, NY include P.s. 84 and Dr Lydia T Wright School Of Excellence.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Grider, Buffalo?
3 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Grider, Buffalo.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Grider, Buffalo?
the neighborhood of Grider, Buffalo public middle schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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