For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,298 students in 14218, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in 14218, NY are Global Concepts Charter School and Lackawanna Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 14218 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 14218, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14218, NY Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Global Concepts Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Ridge Rd
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 821-1903
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 821-1903
Gr: K-12 | 858 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Lackawanna Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
550 Martin Rd
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 821-5610
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 821-5610
Gr: 6-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
14218, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
146 Franklin St
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 827-6746
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 827-6746
Gr: PK | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
135 Martin Rd
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 827-6734
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 827-6734
Gr: 3-6 | 535 students Minority enrollment: 28%
30 Johnson Street
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 827-6746
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 827-6746
Gr: K | 124 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 14218, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in 14218, NY include Global Concepts Charter School and Lackawanna Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 14218?
2 public middle schools are located in 14218.
What is the racial composition of students in 14218?
14218 public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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