Waterfront Elementary School
Buffalo, NY · Buffalo City School District · Grades PK-8
2,224th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 4%▼ Declining
Waterfront Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Waterfront Elementary School 2,224th 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 11th in 2019 to 4th in 2025 — declining.
Waterfront Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Waterfront Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 771 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 43.0% | 42.9% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Asian | 17.9% | 28.7% | ▲ 10.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 21.0% | 16.6% | ▼ 4.4 pts | |
| White | 14.0% | 8.8% | ▼ 5.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.7% | 2.6% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.3% | 0.3% | ▼ 1.0 pts |
Homes near Waterfront Elementary School
Typical home value $572K in zip 14202 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Waterfront Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Herman Badillo Bilingual AcademyBuffalo City School District · 0.6 mi away2,320th of 2,326
ELA 12% · Math 7% - 1Enterprise Charter SchoolEnterprise Charter School · 0.8 mi away · charter2,145th of 2,326
ELA 28% · Math 29% - 7Elmwood Village Charter School Days ParkElmwood Village Charter School Days Park · 0.8 mi away · charter884th of 2,326
ELA 55% · Math 71% - 1D'youville-Porter CampusBuffalo City School District · 1 mi away2,321st of 2,326
ELA 12% · Math 7% - 1Reach Academy Charter SchoolReach Academy Charter School · 1.1 mi away · charter2,108th of 2,326
ELA 26% · Math 34% - 1Bennett Park Montessori SchoolBuffalo City School District · 1.2 mi away2,300th of 2,326
ELA 18% · Math 12% - 1Buffalo Commons Charter SchoolBuffalo Commons Charter School · 1.2 mi away · charter2,310th of 2,326
ELA 9% · Math 18% - 1Buffalo Elementary School of TechnologyBuffalo City School District · 1.3 mi away2,264th of 2,326
ELA 22% · Math 18%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Waterfront Elementary School in?
Waterfront Elementary School is part of the Buffalo City School District district in Buffalo, New York.
Is Waterfront Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Waterfront Elementary School 2,224th 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 Waterfront Elementary School?
Black 43%, Asian 29%, Hispanic 17%, White 9% (771 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Waterfront Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 14202 is $572K 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.