For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,458 students in 14204, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 44 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 14204, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 14204, NY are City Honors School, Reach Academy Charter School and Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 14204 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 14204, NY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14204, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
City Honors School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
186 E North St
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 816-4230
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 816-4230
Grades: 5-12
| 1,056 students
Rank: #22.
Reach Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
115 Ash St
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 248-1485
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 248-1485
Grades: K-7
| 695 students
Rank: #33.
Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
528 South Park
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 602-9472
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 602-9472
Grades: 5-8
| 161 students
Rank: #44.
Buffalo Elementary School Of Technology
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
414 S Division St
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 816-3767
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 816-3767
Grades: PK-8
| 522 students
Rank: #55.
Marva J Daniel Futures Preparatory School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
295 Carlton St
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 816-3800
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 816-3800
Grades: PK-8
| 424 students
Rank: #66.
Bennett Park Montessori School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
342 Clinton St
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 816-4603
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 816-4603
Grades: PK-8
| 600 students
14204, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
33 Ash Street
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 851-3777
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 851-3777
Grades: PK-4
| 251 students
Pinnacle Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
115 Ash St
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 842-1244
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 842-1244
Grades: K-8
| 550 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 14204, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 14204, NY include City Honors School, Reach Academy Charter School and Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School.
How many public schools are located in 14204?
6 public schools are located in 14204.
What percentage of students in 14204 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 14204 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 14204?
14204 public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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