For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,859 students in 14216, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 14216, NY are Tapestry Charter School and P.s. 81. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 14216 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 14216, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14216, NY Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tapestry Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
65 Great Arrow Ave
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 204-5883
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 204-5883
Gr: K-12 | 1,120 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 81
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
140 Tacoma Ave
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-4060
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-4060
Gr: PK-8 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
14216, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
780 Parkside Ave
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-3440
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-3440
Gr: 7-8
756 St Lawrence Ave
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 838-7482
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 838-7482
Gr: 4-6 | 228 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 14216, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 14216, NY include Tapestry Charter School and P.s. 81.
How many public middle schools are located in 14216?
2 public middle schools are located in 14216.
What is the racial composition of students in 14216?
14216 public middle schools minority enrollment is 82% 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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