PS 82
Buffalo, NY · Buffalo City School District · Grades PK-4
2,306th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 1%· Stable
PS 82 ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 82 2,306th 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 1% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 4th in 2019 to 1th in 2025.
PS 82 test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 82 students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 288 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 81.6% | 68.4% | ▼ 13.2 pts | |
| Asian | 0.4% | 15.6% | ▲ 15.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 6.2% | 7.3% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| White | 4.3% | 4.5% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.3% | 3.8% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near PS 82
Typical home value $151K in zip 14215 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 82
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Charter School of InquiryCharter School of Inquiry · 0.4 mi away · charter2,275th of 2,326
ELA 19% · Math 18% - 2King Center Charter SchoolKing Center Charter School · 0.7 mi away · charter1,952nd of 2,326
ELA 36% · Math 37% - 2Westminster Community Charter SchoolWestminster Community Charter School · 0.9 mi away · charter1,922nd of 2,326
ELA 35% · Math 40% - 3PS 61 Arthur O Eve School of DistinctionBuffalo City School District · 1.2 mi away1,711th of 2,326
ELA 51% · Math 35% - 1Highgate HeightsBuffalo City School District · 1.4 mi away2,302nd of 2,326
ELA 12% · Math 17% - 4Cleveland Hill Elementary SchoolCleveland Hill Union Free School District · 1.5 mi away1,437th of 2,326
ELA 49% · Math 49% - 2Buffalo United Charter SchoolBuffalo United Charter School · 1.5 mi away · charter2,083rd of 2,326
ELA 34% · Math 29% - 1Dr Lydia T Wright Sch of ExcellenceBuffalo City School District · 1.6 mi away2,318th of 2,326
ELA 13% · Math 9%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 82 in?
PS 82 is part of the Buffalo City School District district in Buffalo, New York.
Is PS 82 a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 82 2,306th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 1% 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 82?
Black 68%, Asian 16%, Hispanic 7%, White 5% (288 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 82 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.