There are several reasons why thousands of people are proud to call Western New York home, including the area’s top options for education. 

If you’re a current or future parent looking to relocate to the Buffalo area, you’ve probably already considered the quality of life, options for housing, abundance of extracurricular activities, and the many quality school districts located here. The question is; which ones are the very best?

High school has the potential to set the stage for a child’s future academic and career successes. If parents and students have the ability to choose which high school they attend, it can be a crucial decision. 

We’re proud that there are several high schools in the Buffalo, New York area that provide resources for their students to excel and thrive. So which ones are at the top of the list?

The Ranking Of The Best High Schools In Western New York

U.S. News & World Report recently released their rankings of the best high schools in the United States for 2024. The publication looked at criteria such as college readiness, state assessment proficiency and performance, underserved student performance, and college curriculum breadth to determine which high schools deserve to be coined the best of the best.  

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We’ve combed through their data to determine the top 10 local high schools here in Western New York, including both public and private schools. 

According to U.S. News & World Report, here are the ten best high schools located in the Buffalo, New York area. 

The 10 Best High Schools In Western New York

According to U.S. News & World Report, here is the ranking of the top 10 high schools in the Buffalo, New York area.

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