PS 42 Occupational Training Center
Buffalo, NY · Buffalo City School District · Grades 15
Not enough test data for a ranking (fewer than 30 students tested)
PS 42 Occupational Training Center ranking
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PS 42 Occupational Training Center students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 63 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 9.1% | 44.4% | ▲ 35.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 5.2% | 23.8% | ▲ 18.6 pts | |
| White | 5.2% | 22.2% | ▲ 17.0 pts | |
| Asian | 5.2% | 7.9% | ▲ 2.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.6% | ▲ 1.6 pts |
Homes near PS 42 Occupational Training Center
Typical home value $290K in zip 14214 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Schools near PS 42 Occupational Training Center
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Buffalo Academy of Science Charter SchoolBuffalo Academy of Science Charter School · 0.1 mi away · charter126th of 169
ELA 43% · Math 43% - –Erie County Holding CenterBuffalo City School District · 0.4 mi away
- –PS 84Buffalo City School District · 3.4 mi away
- 3Tapestry Charter SchoolTapestry Charter School · 3.7 mi away · charter128th of 169
ELA 47% · Math 38% - 2Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School IIBuffalo Academy of Science Charter School II · 3.7 mi away · charter152nd of 169
ELA 36% · Math 36% - –Erie 1 BocesErie 1 Boces · 5.3 mi away
- 2Global Concepts Charter SchoolGlobal Concepts Charter School · 5.4 mi away · charter136th of 169
ELA 45% · Math 38% - 1Charter School for Applied TechnologiesCharter School for Applied Technologies · 5.5 mi away · charter156th of 169
ELA 33% · Math 35%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 42 Occupational Training Center in?
PS 42 Occupational Training Center is part of the Buffalo City School District district in Buffalo, New York.
Is PS 42 Occupational Training Center a good school?
PS 42 Occupational Training Center does not have enough recent test data for a SchoolRow ranking.
What is the racial makeup of PS 42 Occupational Training Center?
Black 44%, Hispanic 24%, White 22%, Asian 8% (63 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 42 Occupational Training Center cost?
The typical home value in zip code 14214 is $290K 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.