For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,164 students in 14211, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 14211, NY are King Center Charter School, Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School and Harvey Austin School #97. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 14211 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 14211, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14211, NY Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
King Center Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
156 Newburgh Ave
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 891-7912
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 891-7912
Grades: K-8
| 401 students
Rank: #22.
Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
378 Urban St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 235-1520
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 235-1520
Grades: K-6
| 386 students
Rank: #33.
Harvey Austin School #97
(Math: 11% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1405 Sycamore St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4460
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4460
Grades: PK-8
| 507 students
Rank: #44.
P.s. 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Mlk Park
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-3370
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-3370
Grades: PK-8
| 561 students
Rank: #55.
Build Community School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
340 Fougeron St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4140
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4140
Grades: PK-8
| 326 students
Rank: #66.
Martin Luther King Jr #48
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
487 High St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-3240
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-3240
Grades: PK-8
| 418 students
Rank: n/an/a
Brick Buffalo Academy Charter School
Charter School
30 Rich St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 306-2572
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 306-2572
Grades: K-1
| 55 students
Rank: n/an/a
Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School Ii
Charter School
335 Doat St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(917) 284-5388
Buffalo, NY 14211
(917) 284-5388
Grades: K-11
| 510 students
14211, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
340 Fougeron St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4140
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4140
Grades: PK-8
| 427 students
County Of Erie Detention Facility (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
766 E Ferry St
Buffalo, NY 14211
Buffalo, NY 14211
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
50 A St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4120
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4120
Grades: PK-2
| 342 students
487 High St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-3240
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-3240
Grades: 3-8
| 167 students
820 Northampton St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4520
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4520
Grades: 10-12
| 74 students
Erie City Juvenile Detention (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
134 W Eagle St
Buffalo, NY 14211
Buffalo, NY 14211
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Erie County Detention Facility (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
768 E Ferry St
Buffalo, NY 14211
Buffalo, NY 14211
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
100 Poplar Ave
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-3140
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-3140
Grades: PK-4
| 421 students
Stepping Stone Academy Charter School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
909 East Ferry Street
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 895-5766
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 895-5766
Grades: K-8
| 619 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 14211, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 14211, NY include King Center Charter School, Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School and Harvey Austin School #97.
How many public elementary schools are located in 14211?
9 public elementary schools are located in 14211.
What is the racial composition of students in 14211?
14211 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% 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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