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College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Buffalo at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Districts
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Buffalo City School District
30,124 students | BUFFALO, NY
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 61 schools -
Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District
6,509 students | BUFFALO, NY
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 9 schools
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Parent / Guardian
October 21, 2025
We love the school so much. Our PreK student is thriving there. From the moment we toured, we knew it was the right fit for us. We love the fact that all students — even PreK! — get to take Dance,... More
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PS 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
October 16, 2025
Decent quality academics. Somewhat stressful, but that's to be expected from an honors school. The problem is that bullies run the school and then when a student who is pushed to the brink fights... More
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City Honors School At Fosdick Masten Park
Teacher
October 03, 2025
Hutch Tech is an amazing school steeped in traditions of excellence for over 100 years. The students are kind and hard working. The graduation rate is high, and the teachers care about their students.... More
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Hutchinson Central Technical High School
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