For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,518 students in 14220, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 857 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in 14220, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 14220, NY are Western New York Maritime Charter School, South Park High School and Discovery School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 14220 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 63% statewide average). Schools in 14220, NY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14220, NY Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Western New York Maritime Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2193 S Park Ave
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 842-6289
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 842-6289
Grades: 5-12
| 468 students
Rank: #22.
South Park High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
150 Southside Pkwy
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 816-4828
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 816-4828
Grades: 9-12
| 787 students
Rank: #33.
Discovery School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
911 Abbott Rd
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 816-4922
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 816-4922
Grades: PK-8
| 540 students
Rank: #44.
Lorraine Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
71 Lorraine Ave
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 816-4809
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 816-4809
Grades: PK-8
| 723 students
14220, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
911 Abbott Rd
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 871-6020
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 871-6020
Grades: 3-5
| 315 students
1515 South Park Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 816-4777
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 816-4777
Grades: 5-8
| 343 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 14220, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 14220, NY include Western New York Maritime Charter School, South Park High School and Discovery School.
How many public schools are located in 14220, NY?
4 public schools are located in 14220, NY.
What percentage of students in 14220, NY go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in 14220, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 14220, NY?
14220, NY public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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