For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,450 students in 14211, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in 14211, NY are Build Community School, Harvey Austin School #97 and Martin Luther King Jr #48. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 14211 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 14211, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14211, NY Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Build Community School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
340 Fougeron St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4140
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4140
Gr: PK-8 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Harvey Austin School #97
(Math: 13% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1405 Sycamore St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4460
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4460
Gr: PK-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Martin Luther King Jr #48
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
487 High St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-3240
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-3240
Gr: PK-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
50 A St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4120
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4120
Gr: PK-2 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 14211, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in 14211, NY include Build Community School, Harvey Austin School #97 and Martin Luther King Jr #48.
How many public preschools are located in 14211?
4 public preschools are located in 14211.
What is the racial composition of students in 14211?
14211 public preschools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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