For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,059 students in 14214, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 634 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 14214, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 14214, NY are P.s. 42 Occupational Training Center, Research Laboratory High School-bioinformatic and Middle Early College High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 14214 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 14214, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14214, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
P.s. 42 Occupational Training Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
75 W Huron St
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-3250
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-3250
Grades: Inquire with school
| 63 students
Rank: #22.
Research Laboratory High School-bioinformatic
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2495 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4250
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4250
Grades: 9-12
| 181 students
Rank: #33.
Middle Early College High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2885 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4010
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4010
Grades: 9-12
| 312 students
Rank: #44.
Lewis J Bennett High School Of Innovative Technolgy
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2885 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4250
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4250
Grades: 9-12
| 435 students
Rank: #55.
Burgard High School
Vocational School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Kensington Ave
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4450
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4450
Grades: 9-12
| 459 students
Rank: #66.
Buffalo United Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
325 Manhattan Ave
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 835-9862
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 835-9862
Grades: K-8
| 524 students
Rank: #77.
Dr George Blackman Ecc
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2358 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-3340
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-3340
Grades: PK-4
| 345 students
Rank: #88.
Dr Lydia T Wright Sch Of Excellence
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
106 Appenheimer St
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4110
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4110
Grades: PK-8
| 569 students
Rank: n/an/a
Primary Hall Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
2408 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 597-4373
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 597-4373
Grades: K-3
| 171 students
14214, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aloma D Johnson Charter School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
15 Jewett Pkwy
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 856-4390
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 856-4390
Grades: K-4
| 256 students
2885 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4250
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4250
Grades: 12
| 94 students
Buffalo Collegiate Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
45 Jewett Ave
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 713-2162
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 713-2162
Grades: 4-8
| 231 students
Geneva B Scruggs - Icf (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
567 Kensington Ave
Buffalo, NY 14214
Buffalo, NY 14214
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
120 Minnesota Ave
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 838-7440
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 838-7440
Grades: K-8
| 463 students
Sankofa Charter School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
140 Central Park Plz
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 332-5959
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 332-5959
Grades: 5-8
| 181 students
Youth Devel Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
689 Kensington Ave
Buffalo, NY 14214
Buffalo, NY 14214
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 14214, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 14214, NY include P.s. 42 Occupational Training Center, Research Laboratory High School-bioinformatic and Middle Early College High School.
How many public schools are located in 14214?
9 public schools are located in 14214.
What percentage of students in 14214 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 14214 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 14214?
14214 public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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