For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,113 students in 14214, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in 14214, NY are Dr George Blackman Ecc and Dr Lydia T Wright School Of Excellence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 14214 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 14214, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14214, NY Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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 preschools in 14214, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in 14214, NY include Dr George Blackman Ecc and Dr Lydia T Wright School Of Excellence.
How many public preschools are located in 14214?
3 public preschools are located in 14214.
What is the racial composition of students in 14214?
14214 public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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