‘We have to’: Buffalo Public Schools plans to close 2 schools in 2027-2028

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Buffalo Public Schools still plans to close two schools, just not as soon as originally proposed.

BPS Chief Financial Officer James Barnes confirmed the district intends to close two schools in the 2027-2028 school year.

The announcement comes after the district scrapped plans in January to close two elementary schools – PS 3 and PS 90 – in the 2026-2027 school year following public pressure. You can find our story from January below…

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