For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,983 students in 14215, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 212 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 14215, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 14215, NY are Frederick Olmsted #156, P.s. 84 and Ronald Peoples School Of Scholars. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 14215 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 14215, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14215, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frederick Olmsted #156
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
319 Suffolk
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4330
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4330
Gr: 5-12 | 928 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 84
Special Education School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
462 Grider St
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4080
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4080
Gr: K-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Ronald Peoples School Of Scholars
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
230 Easton Ave
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4070
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4070
Gr: PK-4 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
P.s. 61 Arthur O Eve School Of Distinction
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
453 Leroy St
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-3400
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-3400
Gr: PK-4 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Dr A Pantoja Comm School Excllnce -#18
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
750 West Ave
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-3160
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-3160
Gr: PK-8 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Highgate Heights
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Highgate Ave
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4050
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4050
Gr: PK-8 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Math Science Technology Preparatory School At 197
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
646 E Delevan Ave
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4500
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 14215, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 14215, NY include Frederick Olmsted #156, P.s. 84 and Ronald Peoples School Of Scholars.
How many public schools are located in 14215?
7 public schools are located in 14215.
What percentage of students in 14215 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 14215 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 14215?
14215 public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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