Tapestry Charter School is a K-12 charter school in Buffalo, New York, United States. The current director is Eric Klapper.
Serving 1,120 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Tapestry Charter School 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 34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,120 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tapestry Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Tapestry Charter School's student population of 1,120 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,120 students
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
School Motto
We are crew, not passengers.
School Rankings
Tapestry Charter School 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 Tapestry Charter School is 0.64, which is less 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
#3414 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
15%
31%
Black
54%
15%
White
20%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tapestry Charter School's ranking?
Tapestry Charter School is ranked #3414 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Tapestry Charter School often compared to?
Tapestry Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elmwood Village Charter School Days Park by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tapestry Charter School?
The graduation rate of Tapestry Charter School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Tapestry Charter School?
1,120 students attend Tapestry Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Tapestry Charter School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tapestry Charter School?
Tapestry Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Tapestry Charter School offer ?
Tapestry Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Tapestry Charter School part of?
Tapestry Charter School is part of Tapestry Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Tapestry Charter School located?
Tapestry Charter School is located in the Park Meadow neighborhood of Buffalo, NY. There are 1 other public schools located in Park Meadow.
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