For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,523 students in 14210, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 14210, NY are South Buffalo Charter School, P.s. 27 Hillery Park Academy and Southside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 14210 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 14210, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14210, NY Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Buffalo Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
154 S Ogden St
Buffalo, NY 14210
(716) 826-7213
Buffalo, NY 14210
(716) 826-7213
Gr: K-8 | 912 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 27 Hillery Park Academy
(Math: 24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
73 Pawnee Pkwy
Buffalo, NY 14210
(716) 816-4770
Buffalo, NY 14210
(716) 816-4770
Gr: PK-8 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
430 Southside Pkwy
Buffalo, NY 14210
(716) 816-4818
Buffalo, NY 14210
(716) 816-4818
Gr: PK-8 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Bilingual Center
(Math: 9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
157 Elk St
Buffalo, NY 14210
(716) 816-4783
Buffalo, NY 14210
(716) 816-4783
Gr: PK-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 14210, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 14210, NY include South Buffalo Charter School, P.s. 27 Hillery Park Academy and Southside Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 14210?
4 public middle schools are located in 14210.
What is the racial composition of students in 14210?
14210 public middle schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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