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Best 14204 New York Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,601 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 37% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), 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 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best 14204, NY Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
City Honors School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
186 E North St
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 816-4230
Gr: 5-12 | 1,088 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Reach Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
115 Ash St
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 248-1485
Gr: K-8 | 805 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
528 South Park
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 602-9472
Gr: 5-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Buffalo Elementary School Of Technology
(Math: 15% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
414 S Division St
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 816-3767
Gr: PK-8 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Marva J Daniel Futures Preparatory School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
295 Carlton St
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 816-3800
Gr: PK-8 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Bennett Park Montessori School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
342 Clinton St
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 816-4603
Gr: PK-8 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 14204 New York

14204, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Harriet Tubman Ecc Elementary School (Closed 2006)
33 Ash Street
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 851-3777
Gr: PK-4 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Pinnacle Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
115 Ash St
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 842-1244
Gr: K-8 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

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 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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