Highgate Heights
Buffalo, NY · Buffalo City School District · Grades PK-8
2,302nd of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 1%· Stable
Highgate Heights ranking
SchoolRow ranks Highgate Heights 2,302nd 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 5th in 2019 to 1th in 2025.
Highgate Heights test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Highgate Heights students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 384 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 87.8% | 67.2% | ▼ 20.6 pts | |
| Asian | 1.1% | 23.2% | ▲ 22.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 3.6% | 4.9% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0 pts | |
| White | 2.5% | 1.6% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Highgate Heights
Typical home value $151K in zip 14215 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Highgate Heights
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Westminster Community Charter SchoolWestminster Community Charter School · 0.7 mi away · charter1,922nd of 2,326
ELA 35% · Math 40% - 1Charter School of InquiryCharter School of Inquiry · 1 mi away · charter2,275th of 2,326
ELA 19% · Math 18% - 2Buffalo United Charter SchoolBuffalo United Charter School · 1.2 mi away · charter2,083rd of 2,326
ELA 34% · Math 29% - 6Windermere Blvd SchoolAmherst Central School District · 1.3 mi away1,098th of 2,326
ELA 56% · Math 59% - 4Cleveland Hill Elementary SchoolCleveland Hill Union Free School District · 1.3 mi away1,437th of 2,326
ELA 49% · Math 49% - 1PS 82Buffalo City School District · 1.4 mi away2,306th of 2,326
ELA 9% · Math 19% - 3PS 61 Arthur O Eve School of DistinctionBuffalo City School District · 1.6 mi away1,711th of 2,326
ELA 51% · Math 35% - 2King Center Charter SchoolKing Center Charter School · 2 mi away · charter1,952nd of 2,326
ELA 36% · Math 37%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Highgate Heights in?
Highgate Heights is part of the Buffalo City School District district in Buffalo, New York.
Is Highgate Heights a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Highgate Heights 2,302nd 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 Highgate Heights?
Black 67%, Asian 23%, Hispanic 5%, Two or more races 3% (384 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Highgate Heights cost?
The typical home value in zip code 14215 is $151K 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.