PS 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction
Buffalo, NY · Buffalo City School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-4 · City, large
1,711th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 26%▲ Improving
453 LEROY ST, Buffalo, NY 14215
(716)816-3400NCES ID 360585000352Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate · no science: NY tests it in grades 5, 8 and 11, and this school ends at grade 4
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 313 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 94.3% | 58.5% | ▼ 35.8 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 20.4% | ▲ 20.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 8.6% | ▲ 7.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.9% | 7.7% | ▲ 5.8 pts | |
| White | 1.9% | 4.5% | ▲ 2.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. 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 $151K in zip 14215 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 PS 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction
- #2083Buffalo United Charter SchoolBuffalo United Charter School · 0.6 mi away · charter2,083rd of 2,326
ELA 34% ▼17 · Math 29% ▼6Compare - #2318Dr Lydia T Wright Sch of ExcellenceBuffalo City School District · 0.7 mi away2,318th of 2,326
ELA 13% ▼38 · Math 9% ▼26Compare - #2288Primary Hall Preparatory Charter SchoolPrimary Hall Preparatory Charter School · 0.8 mi away · charter2,288th of 2,326
ELA 17% ▼34 · Math 16% ▼19Compare - #2233Dr George Blackman EccBuffalo City School District · 0.9 mi away2,233rd of 2,326
ELA 24% ▼27 · Math 22% ▼13Compare - #1922Westminster Community Charter SchoolWestminster Community Charter School · 0.9 mi away · charter1,922nd of 2,326
ELA 35% ▼16 · Math 40% ▲5Compare - #2306PS 82Buffalo City School District · 1.2 mi away2,306th of 2,326
ELA 9% ▼42 · Math 19% ▼16Compare - #2275Charter School of InquiryCharter School of Inquiry · 1.3 mi away · charter2,275th of 2,326
ELA 19% ▼32 · Math 18% ▼17Compare - #2298PS 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp AcademyBuffalo City School District · 1.3 mi away2,298th of 2,326
ELA 14% ▼37 · Math 17% ▼18Compare
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.