Southside Elementary School
Buffalo, NY · Buffalo City School District · Grades PK-8
2,235th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 4%· Stable
Southside Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Southside Elementary School 2,235th 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 4% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 6th in 2019 to 4th in 2025.
Southside Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Southside Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 809 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.1% | 36.3% | ▼ 17.8 pts | |
| Black | 19.0% | 25.0% | ▲ 6.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 13.4% | 22.7% | ▲ 9.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.3% | 8.9% | ▲ 3.6 pts | |
| Asian | 5.3% | 6.7% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 0.4% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Southside Elementary School
Typical home value $178K in zip 14210 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Southside Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1PS 27 Hillery Park AcademyBuffalo City School District · 0.7 mi away2,225th of 2,326
ELA 24% · Math 23% - 2PS 69 Houghton AcademyBuffalo City School District · 0.9 mi away1,948th of 2,326
ELA 41% · Math 32% - 3South Buffalo Charter SchoolSouth Buffalo Charter School · 1 mi away · charter1,791st of 2,326
ELA 40% · Math 42% - 3Lorraine Elementary SchoolBuffalo City School District · 1 mi away1,685th of 2,326
ELA 42% · Math 45% - 1Bilingual CenterBuffalo City School District · 1.4 mi away2,314th of 2,326
ELA 12% · Math 11% - 3Discovery SchoolBuffalo City School District · 1.6 mi away1,761st of 2,326
ELA 39% · Math 44% - 1Lovejoy Discovery School #43Buffalo City School District · 2.1 mi away2,265th of 2,326
ELA 21% · Math 19% - 1Harriet Ross Tubman AcademyBuffalo City School District · 2.3 mi away2,311th of 2,326
ELA 14% · Math 10%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Southside Elementary School in?
Southside Elementary School is part of the Buffalo City School District district in Buffalo, New York.
Is Southside Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Southside Elementary School 2,235th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 4% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Southside Elementary School?
White 36%, Black 25%, Hispanic 23%, Two or more races 9% (809 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Southside Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 14210 is $178K 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.