For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 853 students in 14209, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 14209, NY are Buffalo Academy For The Visual & Performing Arts and P.s. 17. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 14209 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 14209, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14209, NY Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buffalo Academy For The Visual & Performing Arts
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
450 Masten Ave
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 816-4220
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 816-4220
Grades: 5-12
| 575 students
Rank: #22.
P.s. 17
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1045 W Delavan Ave
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 816-3150
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 816-3150
Grades: PK-4
| 278 students
14209, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
450 Masten Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 816-4220
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 816-4220
Grades: 5-12
| 893 students
Connors Children Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
824 Delaware Ave
Buffalo, NY 14209
Buffalo, NY 14209
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
165 East Utica St.
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 888-7007
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 888-7007
Grades: PK-8
| 682 students
Oracle Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
888 Delaware Ave
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 362-3188
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 362-3188
Grades: 9-12
| 315 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 14209, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 14209, NY include Buffalo Academy For The Visual & Performing Arts and P.s. 17.
How many public elementary schools are located in 14209?
2 public elementary schools are located in 14209.
What is the racial composition of students in 14209?
14209 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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