For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,282 students in 14209, NY (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,824 private students). 41% of all K-12 students in 14209, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 14209, NY are Buffalo Academy For The Visual & Performing Arts, Health Sciences Charter School and P.s. 17. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 14209 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 14209, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14209, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buffalo Academy For The Visual & Performing Arts
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
450 Masten Ave
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 816-4220
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 816-4220
Grades: 5-12
| 575 students
Rank: #22.
Health Sciences Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1140 Ellicott St
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 888-4080
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 888-4080
Grades: 9-12
| 429 students
Rank: #33.
P.s. 17
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1045 W Delavan Ave
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 816-3150
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 816-3150
Grades: PK-4
| 278 students
14209, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
450 Masten Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 816-4220
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 816-4220
Grades: 5-12
| 893 students
Connors Children Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
824 Delaware Ave
Buffalo, NY 14209
Buffalo, NY 14209
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
165 East Utica St.
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 888-7007
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 888-7007
Grades: PK-8
| 682 students
Oracle Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
888 Delaware Ave
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 362-3188
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 362-3188
Grades: 9-12
| 315 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 14209, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 14209, NY include Buffalo Academy For The Visual & Performing Arts, Health Sciences Charter School and P.s. 17.
How many public schools are located in 14209?
3 public schools are located in 14209.
What percentage of students in 14209 go to public school?
41% of all K-12 students in 14209 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 14209?
14209 public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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