For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,346 students in 14214, NY.
The top-ranked public high schools in 14214, NY are Research Laboratory High School-bioinformatic, Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School and Middle Early College High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 14214 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in 14214, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 14214 have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14214, NY Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Research Laboratory High School-bioinformatic
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2495 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4250
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4250
Gr: 9-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Middle Early College High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2885 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4010
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4010
Gr: 9-12 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Lewis J Bennett High School Of Innovative Technolgy
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2885 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4250
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4250
Gr: 9-12 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Burgard High School
Vocational School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Kensington Ave
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4450
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4450
Gr: 9-12 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 14214, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in 14214, NY include Research Laboratory High School-bioinformatic, Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School and Middle Early College High School.
How many public high schools are located in 14214?
5 public high schools are located in 14214.
What is the racial composition of students in 14214?
14214 public high schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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