PS 17
Buffalo, NY · Buffalo City School District · Grades PK-4
2,253rd of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 3%▼ Declining
PS 17 ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 17 2,253rd 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 3% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 11th in 2019 to 3th in 2025 — declining.
PS 17 test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 17 students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 278 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 62.0% | 65.1% | ▲ 3.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 20.8% | 13.7% | ▼ 7.1 pts | |
| Asian | 0.7% | 8.6% | ▲ 7.9 pts | |
| White | 9.4% | 6.1% | ▼ 3.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.2% | 5.8% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0 pts |
Homes near PS 17
Typical home value $322K in zip 14209 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 17
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1PS 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp AcademyBuffalo City School District · 0.6 mi away2,298th of 2,326
ELA 14% · Math 17% - 1Community School #53Buffalo City School District · 0.8 mi away2,309th of 2,326
ELA 13% · Math 14% - 1Dr George Blackman EccBuffalo City School District · 1.1 mi away2,233rd of 2,326
ELA 24% · Math 22% - 1Primary Hall Preparatory Charter SchoolPrimary Hall Preparatory Charter School · 1.2 mi away · charter2,288th of 2,326
ELA 17% · Math 16% - 1Dr Lydia T Wright Sch of ExcellenceBuffalo City School District · 1.2 mi away2,318th of 2,326
ELA 13% · Math 9% - 1Stanley Makowski Early Childhood CenterBuffalo City School District · 1.2 mi away2,114th of 2,326
ELA 29% · Math 31% - 1PS 59 Dr Charles Drew Science MagnetBuffalo City School District · 1.4 mi away2,292nd of 2,326
ELA 16% · Math 16% - 1International SchoolBuffalo City School District · 1.4 mi away2,281st of 2,326
ELA 18% · Math 17%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 17 in?
PS 17 is part of the Buffalo City School District district in Buffalo, New York.
Is PS 17 a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 17 2,253rd of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 3% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of PS 17?
Black 65%, Hispanic 14%, Asian 9%, White 6% (278 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 17 cost?
The typical home value in zip code 14209 is $322K 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.