For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 1,629 students in 14211, NY.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 14211, NY are King Center Charter School and Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 14211 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New York public charter school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 52% statewide average). Charter schools in 14211, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public charter school average of 95% (majority Black).
Best 14211, NY Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
King Center Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
156 Newburgh Ave
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 891-7912
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 891-7912
Gr: K-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
378 Urban St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 235-1520
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 235-1520
Gr: K-7 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Brick Buffalo Academy Charter School
Charter School
30 Rich St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 306-2572
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 306-2572
Gr: K-2 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: n/an/a
Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School Ii
Charter School
335 Doat St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(917) 284-5388
Buffalo, NY 14211
(917) 284-5388
Gr: K-12 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 14211, NY?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 14211, NY include King Center Charter School and Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 14211?
4 public charter schools are located in 14211.
What is the racial composition of students in 14211?
14211 public charter schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public charter schools average of 95% (majority Black).
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