P.S. 81

P.S. 81

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8
140 Tacoma Ave,  Buffalo, NY
North Park Neighborhood
Buffalo Public Schools
1.5
3.8
756 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. Nicholas Klaich
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
20%
Reading Proficiency
37%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
20%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
56
Full Time Teachers
56
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.5%

GreatSchools Rating

3
Test Scores
3
Equity
4
Student Progress
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Test Scores

Science
42%
State Average
20%
Math
44%
State Average
22%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
795:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.3%
Female
45.6%
Black
41.1%
White
20.4%
Hispanic
16.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
11.3%
Two or more races
9.5%
Native American
1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#53 Most Diverse Public MS in New York
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
1.5 3 Reviews
1.0
5/13/2025
terrible school, they made me stay home until summer because a kid called me racist words, keep in mind he got up first and started punching me, the crazy things is that they said I'm the guilty one. Do not recommend if you are new to the state or city or if you liked the school you were before
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3.8 4 Reviews
1.0 student
5/19/2022
Hell it was horrible I got bullied there
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5.0 parent
9/20/2018
My son is In Pre-k there and loves it. Teachers are great and very responsive. Bps has great all day p-k options.
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5.0 parent
3/31/2016
For being a Buffalo Public school this school is rocks! From the teachers Mrs Kumpf, Mrs. Amato, Mr Monico to the office administration Mrs. Brauer, Mrs. Belina and assistant principles Mrs Cobbs, Mr. Shepherd are all doing an awesome job. This school has good structure, academics and programs. My d...
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4.0 parent
4/29/2014
I have been quite pleased with school 81. I call ofter for information during the school year and have never had any problems. The teacher does followsup on e mail with concerns. I just wish there were more after school activities for students and/or parents right at school 81. City of Buffalo needs...
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P.S. 81

P.S. 81 is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-8 in Buffalo, NY and is served by the Buffalo Public Schools in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 756 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 20% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. P.S. 81 has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $369,005. Discover additional schools in the area, like Research Laboratory High School-Bioinformatic, McKinley Vocational High School, Kenmore West Senior High School, and more. Learn more about what Buffalo has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near P.S. 81.

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