For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,503 students in 14218, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in 14218, NY are Lackawanna High School and Global Concepts Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 14218 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in 14218, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 14218 have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Global Concepts Charter School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14218, NY Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lackawanna High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
550 Martin Rd
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 821-5610
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 821-5610
Grades: 9-12
| 645 students
Rank: #22.
Global Concepts Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Ridge Rd
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 821-1903
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 821-1903
Grades: K-12
| 858 students
14218, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
146 Franklin St
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 827-6746
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 827-6746
Grades: PK
| 90 students
Mack House (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1354 Mc Kinley Pky
Buffalo, NY 14218
Buffalo, NY 14218
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
135 Martin Rd
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 827-6734
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 827-6734
Grades: 3-6
| 535 students
30 Johnson Street
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 827-6746
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 827-6746
Grades: K
| 124 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 14218, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in 14218, NY include Lackawanna High School and Global Concepts Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in 14218?
2 public high schools are located in 14218.
What is the racial composition of students in 14218?
14218 public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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