King Center Charter School
Buffalo, NY · King Center Charter School
Regular public school · Charter · Grades K-8 · City, large
1,952nd of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 16%▼ Declining
156 NEWBURGH AVE, Buffalo, NY 14211
(716)891-7912NCES ID 360003504336Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks King Center Charter School 1,952nd 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 16% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 28th in 2019 to 16th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 401 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2002, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 93.2% | 81.5% | ▼ 11.7 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 9.0% | ▲ 9.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 0.6% | 4.7% | ▲ 4.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.3% | 3.7% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| White | 4.0% | 1.0% | ▼ 3.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2002. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $120K in zip 14211 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than King Center Charter School
- #2306PS 82Buffalo City School District · 0.7 mi away2,306th of 2,326
ELA 9% ▼27 · Math 19% ▼18Compare - #830Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter SchoolPersistence Preparatory Academy Charter School · 1 mi away · charter830th of 2,326
ELA 57% ▲21 · Math 71% ▲34Compare - #2275Charter School of InquiryCharter School of Inquiry · 1.1 mi away · charter2,275th of 2,326
ELA 19% ▼17 · Math 18% ▼19Compare - #2239Build Community SchoolBuffalo City School District · 1.1 mi away2,239th of 2,326
ELA 21% ▼15 · Math 23% ▼14Compare - #2282Harvey Austin School #97Buffalo City School District · 1.2 mi away2,282nd of 2,326
ELA 16% ▼20 · Math 19% ▼18Compare - #1711PS 61 Arthur O Eve School of DistinctionBuffalo City School District · 1.4 mi away1,711th of 2,326
ELA 51% ▲15 · Math 35% ▼2Compare - #2318Dr Lydia T Wright Sch of ExcellenceBuffalo City School District · 1.4 mi away2,318th of 2,326
ELA 13% ▼23 · Math 9% ▼28Compare - #1922Westminster Community Charter SchoolWestminster Community Charter School · 1.4 mi away · charter1,922nd of 2,326
ELA 35% ▼1 · Math 40% ▲3Compare
What school district is King Center Charter School in?
King Center Charter School is part of the King Center Charter School district in Buffalo, New York.
Is King Center Charter School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks King Center Charter School 1,952nd of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 16% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of King Center Charter School?
Black 82%, Asian 9%, Hispanic 5%, Two or more races 4% (401 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near King Center Charter School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 14211 is $120K 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.