For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,759 students in 14216, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in 14216, NY are P.s. 64 Frederick Law Olmsted, North Park Community School #50 and P.s. 81. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 14216 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 14216, NY have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14216, NY Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 64 Frederick Law Olmsted
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
874 Amherst St
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-3420
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-3420
Gr: PK-4 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
North Park Community School #50
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
780 Parkside Ave
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-3440
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-3440
Gr: PK-6 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
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 preschools in 14216, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in 14216, NY include P.s. 64 Frederick Law Olmsted, North Park Community School #50 and P.s. 81.
How many public preschools are located in 14216?
3 public preschools are located in 14216.
What is the racial composition of students in 14216?
14216 public preschools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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