Community School #53
Buffalo, NY · Buffalo City School District · Grades PK-8
2,309th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 1%· Stable
Community School #53 ranking
SchoolRow ranks Community School #53 2,309th of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 1% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 1th in 2019 to 1th in 2025.
Community School #53 test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Community School #53 students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 459 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 86.2% | 68.0% | ▼ 18.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 6.4% | 12.2% | ▲ 5.8 pts | |
| Asian | 0.5% | 11.8% | ▲ 11.3 pts | |
| White | 3.8% | 5.2% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.6% | 2.8% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Community School #53
Typical home value $147K in zip 14208 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Community School #53
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1PS 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp AcademyBuffalo City School District · 0.4 mi away2,298th of 2,326
ELA 14% · Math 17% - 1PS 59 Dr Charles Drew Science MagnetBuffalo City School District · 0.6 mi away2,292nd of 2,326
ELA 16% · Math 16% - 1Stanley Makowski Early Childhood CenterBuffalo City School District · 0.6 mi away2,114th of 2,326
ELA 29% · Math 31% - –Brick Buffalo Academy Charter SchoolBrick Buffalo Academy Charter School · 0.8 mi away · charter
- 1PS 17Buffalo City School District · 0.8 mi away2,253rd of 2,326
ELA 18% · Math 24% - 1Martin Luther King Jr #48Buffalo City School District · 0.9 mi away2,308th of 2,326
ELA 17% · Math 11% - –PS 90Buffalo City School District · 0.9 mi away
- 1Dr Lydia T Wright Sch of ExcellenceBuffalo City School District · 1 mi away2,318th of 2,326
ELA 13% · Math 9%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Community School #53 in?
Community School #53 is part of the Buffalo City School District district in Buffalo, New York.
Is Community School #53 a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Community School #53 2,309th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 1% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Community School #53?
Black 68%, Hispanic 12%, Asian 12%, White 5% (459 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Community School #53 cost?
The typical home value in zip code 14208 is $147K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.