For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,509 students in 14213, NY.
The top ranked public schools in 14213, NY are International Preparatory School, Lafayette International School and West Buffalo Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 14213 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 14213, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14213, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
International Preparatory School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
110 14th St
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 816-4300
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 816-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 614 students
Rank: #22.
Lafayette International School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
370 Lafayette Ave
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 816-4358
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 816-4358
Grades: 9-12
| 440 students
Rank: #33.
West Buffalo Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
113 Lafayette Ave
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 923-1534
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 923-1534
Grades: K-8
| 507 students
Rank: #44.
International School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
141 Hoyt St
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 816-3300
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 816-3300
Grades: PK-8
| 987 students
Rank: #55.
Native American Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
97 W Delavan Ave
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 816-3180
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 816-3180
Grades: PK-8
| 357 students
Rank: #66.
Frank A Sedita School #30
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
21 Lowell Pl
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 816-3220
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 816-3220
Grades: PK-8
| 604 students
14213, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
110 14th St
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 816-4300
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 816-4300
Grades: 11-12
| 37 students
370 Lafayette Ave
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 816-4358
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 816-4358
Grades: 11-12
| 122 students
370 Lafayette Ave
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 816-4345
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 816-4345
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 14213, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 14213, NY include International Preparatory School, Lafayette International School and West Buffalo Charter School.
How many public schools are located in 14213?
6 public schools are located in 14213.
What is the racial composition of students in 14213?
14213 public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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