Very Good
#147 of 992 private schools in NY
Top 15% of private schools
Universal School
School · Buffalo, NY
A private school in Buffalo, NY serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
1957 GENESEE ST, Buffalo, NY 14211
- 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NY.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NY
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Universal School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,549/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$34,490
Median home value
$91,600
Median rent
$1,008/mo
College educated
15.5%
Homeownership
44.7%
Poverty rate
34.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14211; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School IICharter · enrollment unverified | 3.1 | K–11 | 0.3 mi | 510 | Compare → |
| Darul Uloom Al MadaniaPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–11 | 1.6 mi | 243 | Compare → |
| PS 84Enrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 145 | Compare → |
| Stanley G Falk SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | K–12 | 3.2 mi | 538 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Universal School is listed in Buffalo, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Universal School
Universal School is a private school in Buffalo, NY, serving approximately 181 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #147 of 992 private schools in NY.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Universal School
What grades does Universal School serve?
Universal School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Universal School?
Universal School has an enrollment of approximately 181 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Universal School?
The student-teacher ratio at Universal School is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Universal School rank in NY?
Universal School ranks #147 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is Universal School's MySchoolScout rating?
Universal School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Universal School a private school?
Yes, Universal School is a private coeducational school with a Islamic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Universal School a religious school?
Universal School has a Islamic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 181
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Islamic
- School Day
- 7.3 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Erie County
- Phone
- (716) 597-0102
- Area population (ZIP 14211)
- 23,951
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 14211; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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