Welcome to Buffalo United Charter School
Located in Buffalo, NY, Buffalo United Charter School is part of the National Heritage Academies network, with over 30 years of proven stability and support. We tailor instruction to each child’s strengths and make Moral Focus part of every day. A Stanford University study shows NHA students gain 3.5 months of additional learning compared to their peers, helping them thrive.
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Schedule a school tour and learn more about our personalized teaching, Moral Focus program, after-school activities, clubs, sports, and more.
2025-26 School Lottery
The lottery for the 2025-26 school year will be held via livestream on Thursday, April 3 at 1:00 p.m. To view the livestream, click below.
BUCS Open House
Join us on March 31 for our Open House at Buffalo United Charter School (BUCS), where you’ll have the chance to explore our vibrant K–8 campus and experience all that our school has to offer. Stop by anytime between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. for open tours and one-on-one conversations with our team. At 1:00 p.m., enjoy a brief presentation led by our school leadership team. Choose the time that works best for your schedule. During your visit, you’ll learn about our commitment to academic excellence, Moral Focus programming, and a wide range of extracurricular activities. We’re proud to offer a supportive, engaging environment where students grow, thrive, and reach their full potential. We look forward to welcoming you and your family.
It's Time to Apply for the 2025-26 School Year!
Open Enrollment for the 2025-26 school year ends April 1. Open Enrollment is the best time to apply! All applications received during Open Enrollment are considered equal and eligible for being randomly drawn to fill available seats. When Open Enrollment ends, students will go on the waiting list if seats are full. Don't miss the deadline, apply today!I'm Ready to Apply
Moral Focus
Strong hearts and minds impact the world in amazing ways. Virtues such as respect, perseverance, compassion, and courage are essential to what kids need to succeed and an essential part of what we teach. We make them part of every school day through our Moral Focus Program. Our program is integrated into everything we do. This helps students learn the importance of making good decisions and doing the right thing in life.
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We Are a Charter School
Are you seeking a "private" school education with the no-cost benefit of a public school? If so, you're in the right place. Buffalo United Charter School is a tuition-free public charter school open to all children who live in New York.
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NHA® Shines: Stanford Study Shows Our Students Surpass Their Peers by 3.5 Months Each Year
A recent Stanford study shows NHA partner-school students continue to outperform their traditional public school peers. They do so by gaining nearly three-and-a-half months of additional learning. NHA also earned the new “gap busters” designation for outstanding progress in eliminating learning disparities for minority and poverty students.Learn More About Stanford's Study
"My 8th grade daughter has been attending Buffalo United since kindergarten. I'm proud and honored to have this school in our lives. I'm just a happy parent who has had their life touched by BUCS."
- Buffalo United Charter School Parent
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