PS 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction
Buffalo, NY · Buffalo City School District · Grades PK-4
1,711th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 26%▲ Improving
PS 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction 1,711th 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 26% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 7th in 2019 to 26th in 2025 — improving.
PS 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 313 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 85.9% | 58.5% | ▼ 27.4 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 20.4% | ▲ 20.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 6.0% | 8.6% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.7% | 7.7% | ▲ 3.0 pts | |
| White | 3.4% | 4.5% | ▲ 1.1 pts |
Homes near PS 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction
Typical home value $151K in zip 14215 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Buffalo United Charter SchoolBuffalo United Charter School · 0.6 mi away · charter2,083rd of 2,326
ELA 34% · Math 29% - 1Dr Lydia T Wright Sch of ExcellenceBuffalo City School District · 0.7 mi away2,318th of 2,326
ELA 13% · Math 9% - 1Primary Hall Preparatory Charter SchoolPrimary Hall Preparatory Charter School · 0.8 mi away · charter2,288th of 2,326
ELA 17% · Math 16% - 1Dr George Blackman EccBuffalo City School District · 0.9 mi away2,233rd of 2,326
ELA 24% · Math 22% - 2Westminster Community Charter SchoolWestminster Community Charter School · 0.9 mi away · charter1,922nd of 2,326
ELA 35% · Math 40% - 1PS 82Buffalo City School District · 1.2 mi away2,306th of 2,326
ELA 9% · Math 19% - 1Charter School of InquiryCharter School of Inquiry · 1.3 mi away · charter2,275th of 2,326
ELA 19% · Math 18% - 1PS 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp AcademyBuffalo City School District · 1.3 mi away2,298th of 2,326
ELA 14% · Math 17%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction in?
PS 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction is part of the Buffalo City School District district in Buffalo, New York.
Is PS 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction 1,711th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 26% 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 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction?
Black 59%, Asian 20%, Hispanic 9%, Two or more races 8% (313 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction 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.