For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 3,121 students in 14211, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 14211, NY are King Center Charter School, Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School and Build Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 14211 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 14211, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14211, NY Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
King Center Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
156 Newburgh Ave
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 891-7912
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 891-7912
Gr: K-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
378 Urban St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 235-1520
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 235-1520
Gr: K-7 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Build Community School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
340 Fougeron St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4140
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4140
Gr: PK-8 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Harvey Austin School #97
(Math: 13% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1405 Sycamore St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4460
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4460
Gr: PK-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
P.s. 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Mlk Park
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-3370
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-3370
Gr: 3-8 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Martin Luther King Jr #48
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
487 High St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-3240
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-3240
Gr: PK-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School Ii
Charter School
335 Doat St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(917) 284-5388
Buffalo, NY 14211
(917) 284-5388
Gr: K-12 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
14211, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
340 Fougeron St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4140
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4140
Gr: PK-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
50 A St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4120
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4120
Gr: PK-2 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
487 High St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-3240
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-3240
Gr: 3-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
820 Northampton St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4520
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4520
Gr: 10-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
100 Poplar Ave
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-3140
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-3140
Gr: PK-4 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
156 Newburgh Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-3470
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-3470
Gr: PK-4 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Stepping Stone Academy Charter School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
909 East Ferry Street
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 895-5766
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 895-5766
Gr: K-8 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 14211, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 14211, NY include King Center Charter School, Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School and Build Community School.
How many public middle schools are located in 14211?
7 public middle schools are located in 14211.
What is the racial composition of students in 14211?
14211 public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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