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Best 14215 New York Public Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,545 students in 14215, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 14215, NY are Frederick Olmsted #156, P.s. 84 and Ronald Peoples School Of Scholars. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 14215 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 14215, NY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best 14215, NY Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frederick Olmsted #156
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
319 Suffolk
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4330
Gr: 5-12 | 928 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 84
Special Education School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
462 Grider St
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4080
Gr: K-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Ronald Peoples School Of Scholars
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
230 Easton Ave
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4070
Gr: PK-4 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
P.s. 61 Arthur O Eve School Of Distinction
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
453 Leroy St
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-3400
Gr: PK-4 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Dr A Pantoja Comm School Excllnce -#18
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
750 West Ave
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-3160
Gr: PK-8 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Highgate Heights
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Highgate Ave
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4050
Gr: PK-8 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 14215 New York

14215, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Community Charter School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
404 Edison Ave
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 833-5967
Gr: K-6 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Hutchinson Central Technical High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
319 Suffolk St
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4330
Gr: 9-12 | 1,149 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Kensington High School (Closed 2004)
319 Suffolk Ave
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 838-7528
Gr: 9-12 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Montessori At #78 (Closed 2010)
345 Olympic Ave
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4020
Gr: PK-6 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
P.S. 68 - Westminster Community School (Closed 2005)
24 Westminster St
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 838-7456
Gr: K-8 | 515 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Pine Hill Education Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1635 E Delevan Ave
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 686-3680
Gr: K-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Pine Hill Primary Center (Closed 2012)
1635 East Delavan Ave
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 686-3680
Gr: PK-2 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Seneca Vocational High School (Closed 2009)
Vocational School
666 E Delavan Ave
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4500
Gr: 12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Web Middle School (Closed 2006)
1409 Delavan Ave
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-3480
Gr: 5-8 | 258 students Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 14215, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 14215, NY include Frederick Olmsted #156, P.s. 84 and Ronald Peoples School Of Scholars.
How many public elementary schools are located in 14215?
6 public elementary schools are located in 14215.
What is the racial composition of students in 14215?
14215 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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