Serving 481 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, P.s. 27 Hillery Park Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 481 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 27 Hillery Park Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
P.s. 27 Hillery Park Academy's student population of 481 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
481 students
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
All are welcome to the Buffalo Public Schools, where excellence is our primary expectation, with no excuses.
School Rankings
P.s. 27 Hillery Park Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 27 Hillery Park Academy is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4009 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
16%
31%
Black
34%
15%
White
33%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Buffalo City School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 27 Hillery Park Academy's ranking?
P.s. 27 Hillery Park Academy is ranked #4009 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 27 Hillery Park Academy?
481 students attend P.s. 27 Hillery Park Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of P.s. 27 Hillery Park Academy students are Black, 33% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 27 Hillery Park Academy?
P.s. 27 Hillery Park Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 27 Hillery Park Academy offer ?
P.s. 27 Hillery Park Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 27 Hillery Park Academy part of?
P.s. 27 Hillery Park Academy is part of Buffalo City School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 27 Hillery Park Academy located?
P.s. 27 Hillery Park Academy is located in the Seneca neighborhood of Buffalo, NY. There are 2 other public schools located in Seneca.
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