Westminster Community Charter School

Westminster Community Charter School is a charter school located in Buffalo, New York. Serving kindergarten through eighth grade, the school has an enrollment of 425 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9.4:1 with 45 full-time equivalent teachers. As a regular public school focused on its community, Westminster Community Charter School aims to provide a strong educational foundation.

The academic performance at Westminster Community Charter School is noted for having room for improvement; the MySchoolScout rating is 2.3 out of 10 and the state ranking places it in the third percentile among New York schools. The ELA/Reading proficiency rate stands at 20% across all grades, while math proficiency sits at 11%. Despite these challenges, the school continues to work on student development and academic growth.

Westminster Community Charter School is situated in a large city setting within Buffalo’s diverse educational landscape.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.4:1, Westminster Community Charter School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Westminster Community Charter School is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.