For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,477 students in 14214, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 14214, NY are Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School, Buffalo United Charter School and Dr George Blackman Ecc. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 14214 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 14214, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14214, NY Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24 Agassiz Circle
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 854-2490
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 854-2490
Gr: K-12 | 899 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Buffalo United Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
325 Manhattan Ave
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 835-9862
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 835-9862
Gr: K-8 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Dr George Blackman Ecc
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2358 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-3340
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-3340
Gr: PK-4 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Dr Lydia T Wright School Of Excellence
(Math: 9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
106 Appenheimer St
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4110
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4110
Gr: PK-8 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Primary Hall Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
2408 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 597-4373
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 597-4373
Gr: PK-4 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 14214, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 14214, NY include Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School, Buffalo United Charter School and Dr George Blackman Ecc.
How many public elementary schools are located in 14214?
5 public elementary schools are located in 14214.
What is the racial composition of students in 14214?
14214 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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