For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,965 students in 14207, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 14207, NY are Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel, Charter School For Applied Technologies and West Hertel Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 14207 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 14207, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14207, NY Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
665 Hertel Ave
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 424-0555
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 424-0555
Gr: K-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Charter School For Applied Technologies
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2303 Kenmore Ave
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 876-7505
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 876-7505
Gr: K-12 | 2,260 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
West Hertel Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
489 Hertel Ave
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 816-4150
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 816-4150
Gr: PK-8 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Pfc William J Grabiarz #79
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
225 Lawn Ave
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 816-4040
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 816-4040
Gr: PK-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 14207, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 14207, NY include Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel, Charter School For Applied Technologies and West Hertel Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 14207?
4 public middle schools are located in 14207.
What is the racial composition of students in 14207?
14207 public middle schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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