Discovery School
Buffalo, NY · Buffalo City School District · Grades PK-8
1,761st of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 24%▼ Declining
Discovery School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Discovery School 1,761st 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 24% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 40th in 2019 to 24th in 2025 — declining.
Discovery School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Discovery School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 545 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.1% | 60.9% | ▼ 15.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 8.1% | 14.7% | ▲ 6.6 pts | |
| Black | 10.7% | 13.6% | ▲ 2.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.5% | 6.6% | ▲ 3.1 pts | |
| Asian | 0.5% | 3.7% | ▲ 3.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.2% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Discovery School
Typical home value $231K in zip 14220 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Discovery School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Lorraine Elementary SchoolBuffalo City School District · 0.6 mi away1,685th of 2,326
ELA 42% · Math 45% - 3Winchester-Potters Elementary SchoolWest Seneca Central School District · 1 mi away1,850th of 2,326
ELA 40% · Math 39% - 1PS 27 Hillery Park AcademyBuffalo City School District · 1.5 mi away2,225th of 2,326
ELA 24% · Math 23% - 1Southside Elementary SchoolBuffalo City School District · 1.6 mi away2,235th of 2,326
ELA 21% · Math 24% - 3South Buffalo Charter SchoolSouth Buffalo Charter School · 1.6 mi away · charter1,791st of 2,326
ELA 40% · Math 42% - 1Martin Road Elementary SchoolLackawanna City School District · 1.7 mi away2,255th of 2,326
ELA 21% · Math 20% - 2PS 69 Houghton AcademyBuffalo City School District · 2.2 mi away1,948th of 2,326
ELA 41% · Math 32% - –Truman Elementary SchoolLackawanna City School District · 2.4 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Discovery School in?
Discovery School is part of the Buffalo City School District district in Buffalo, New York.
Is Discovery School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Discovery School 1,761st of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 24% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Discovery School?
White 61%, Hispanic 15%, Black 14%, Two or more races 7% (545 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Discovery School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 14220 is $231K 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.