For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,777 students in 14208, NY.
The top ranked public schools in 14208, NY are Leonardo Da Vinci High School, P.s. 74 Hamlin Park - Claude And Ouida Clapp Academy and Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 14208 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 14208, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14208, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leonardo Da Vinci High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
167 E Utica St
Buffalo, NY 14208
(716) 816-4380
Buffalo, NY 14208
(716) 816-4380
Grades: 9-12
| 361 students
Rank: #22.
P.s. 74 Hamlin Park - Claude And Ouida Clapp Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
126 Donaldson Rd
Buffalo, NY 14208
(716) 816-3490
Buffalo, NY 14208
(716) 816-3490
Grades: PK-8
| 404 students
Rank: #33.
Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1095 Jefferson Ave
Buffalo, NY 14208
(716) 816-4180
Buffalo, NY 14208
(716) 816-4180
Grades: PK-4
| 553 students
Rank: #44.
Community School #53
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
329 Roehrer Ave
Buffalo, NY 14208
(716) 816-3330
Buffalo, NY 14208
(716) 816-3330
Grades: PK-8
| 459 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 14208, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 14208, NY include Leonardo Da Vinci High School, P.s. 74 Hamlin Park - Claude And Ouida Clapp Academy and Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center.
How many public schools are located in 14208?
4 public schools are located in 14208.
What is the racial composition of students in 14208?
14208 public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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