For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 856 students in 14204, NY.
The top ranked public charter schools in 14204, NY are 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 charter schools in zipcode 14204 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New York public charter school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 52% statewide average). Charter schools in 14204, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public charter school average of 94% (majority Black).
Best 14204, NY Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
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 charter schools in 14204, NY?
The top ranked public charter schools in 14204, NY include Reach Academy Charter School and Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 14204?
2 public charter schools are located in 14204.
What is the racial composition of students in 14204?
14204 public charter schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public charter schools average of 94% (majority Black).
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