For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,993 students in 14214, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 634 private students). 86% 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 Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter 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 22% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (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 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14214, NY Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: Inquire with school | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Research Laboratory High School-bioinformatic
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2495 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4250
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4250
Gr: 9-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24 Agassiz Circle
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 854-2490
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 854-2490
Gr: K-12 | 899 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Middle Early College High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2885 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4010
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4010
Gr: 9-12 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Lewis J Bennett High School Of Innovative Technolgy
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2885 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4250
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4250
Gr: 9-12 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Buffalo United Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
325 Manhattan Ave
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 835-9862
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 835-9862
Gr: K-8 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Dr George Blackman Ecc
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2358 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-3340
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-3340
Gr: PK-4 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
Burgard High School
Vocational School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Kensington Ave
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4450
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4450
Gr: 9-12 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #99.
Dr Lydia T Wright School Of Excellence
(Math: 9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
106 Appenheimer St
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4110
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4110
Gr: PK-8 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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
Gr: PK-4 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
14214, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Aloma D Johnson Charter School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
15 Jewett Pkwy
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 856-4390
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 856-4390
Gr: K-4 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
2885 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4250
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4250
Gr: 12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Buffalo Collegiate Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
45 Jewett Ave
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 713-2162
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 713-2162
Gr: 4-8 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
120 Minnesota Ave
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 838-7440
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 838-7440
Gr: K-8 | 463 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Sankofa Charter School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
140 Central Park Plz
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 332-5959
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 332-5959
Gr: 5-8 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
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 Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School.
How many public schools are located in 14214?
10 public schools are located in 14214.
What percentage of students in 14214 go to public school?
86% 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 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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