For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,904 students in 14086, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 787 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 14086, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 14086, NY are Lancaster High School, Hillview Elementary School and Court Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 14086 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 14086, NY have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14086, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lancaster High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Forton Dr
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3250
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3250
Gr: 9-12 | 1,646 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Hillview Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11 Pleasantview Dr
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3280
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3280
Gr: K-3 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Court Street Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
91 Court St
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3240
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3240
Gr: K-3 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
William Street School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5201 William St
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3800
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3800
Gr: 4-6 | 1,300 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Como Park Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1985 Como Park Blvd
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3235
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3235
Gr: K-3 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Lancaster Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
148 Aurora St
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3220
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3220
Gr: 7-8 | 848 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
14086, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
149 Central Ave
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3230
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3230
Gr: K-3
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 14086, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 14086, NY include Lancaster High School, Hillview Elementary School and Court Street Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 14086?
6 public schools are located in 14086.
What percentage of students in 14086 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 14086 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 14086?
14086 public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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