For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 834 students in 14212, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 280 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in 14212, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 14212, NY are Woodrow Wilson Elementary School and Harriet Ross Tubman Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 14212 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 14212, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14212, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
166 Halstead Ave
Buffalo, NY 14212
(716) 891-6419
Buffalo, NY 14212
(716) 891-6419
Gr: 3-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Harriet Ross Tubman Academy
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
212 Stanton St
Buffalo, NY 14212
(716) 816-3780
Buffalo, NY 14212
(716) 816-3780
Gr: PK-8 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 14212, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 14212, NY include Woodrow Wilson Elementary School and Harriet Ross Tubman Academy.
How many public schools are located in 14212?
2 public schools are located in 14212.
What percentage of students in 14212 go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in 14212 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 14212?
14212 public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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