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School district boundaries often differ from municipal boundaries. Many Upstate school districts serve more than one community, and many communities are served by multiple school districts.
Buffalo City School District is the major district for students living in Buffalo.
K-12 enrollment
Source: NYS Education Department, 2025
English proficiency for Buffalo and other districts in Erie County
Grades 3 through 8
Source: NYS Education Department, assessment scores for 2024-2025 school year
Math proficiency for Buffalo and other districts in Erie County
Grades 3 through 8
Source: NYS Education Department, assessment scores for 2024-2025 school year
Educational levels of Buffalo residents, age 25 and older
10,081
Less than 9th
14,596
9–12, no diploma
49,966
HS grad / GED
35,499
Some college
17,890
Associate’s
31,125
Bachelor’s
24,642
Grad / prof
Bars represent the number of people.
Source: American Community Survey, 2023
Buffalo colleges
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Buffalo State College
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Canisius University
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D'Youville University
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Erie Community College
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Trocaire College
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University at Buffalo - SUNY
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Villa Maria College