For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,969 students in 14218, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 697 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in 14218, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 14218, NY are Lackawanna High School, Global Concepts Charter School and Martin Road Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 14218 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 14218, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14218, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lackawanna High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
550 Martin Rd
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 821-5610
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 821-5610
Gr: 9-12 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Global Concepts Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Ridge Rd
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 821-1903
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 821-1903
Gr: K-12 | 878 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Martin Road Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
135 Martin Rd
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 821-5610
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 821-5610
Gr: 2-5 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Lackawanna Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
550 Martin Rd
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 821-5610
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 821-5610
Gr: 6-8 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
15 Inner Dr
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 821-5610
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 821-5610
Gr: PK-2 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 14218, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 14218, NY include Lackawanna High School, Global Concepts Charter School and Martin Road Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 14218?
5 public schools are located in 14218.
What percentage of students in 14218 go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in 14218 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 14218?
14218 public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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