For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,609 students in 14214, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 14214, NY are Buffalo United Charter School, Dr George Blackman Ecc and Dr Lydia T Wright Sch Of Excellence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 14214 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 14214, 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 14214, NY Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buffalo United Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
325 Manhattan Ave
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 835-9862
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 835-9862
Grades: K-8
| 524 students
Rank: #22.
Dr George Blackman Ecc
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2358 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-3340
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-3340
Grades: PK-4
| 345 students
Rank: #33.
Dr Lydia T Wright Sch Of Excellence
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
106 Appenheimer St
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4110
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4110
Grades: PK-8
| 569 students
Rank: n/an/a
Primary Hall Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
2408 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 597-4373
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 597-4373
Grades: K-3
| 171 students
14214, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aloma D Johnson Charter School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
15 Jewett Pkwy
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 856-4390
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 856-4390
Grades: K-4
| 256 students
2885 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4250
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4250
Grades: 12
| 94 students
Buffalo Collegiate Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
45 Jewett Ave
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 713-2162
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 713-2162
Grades: 4-8
| 231 students
Geneva B Scruggs - Icf (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
567 Kensington Ave
Buffalo, NY 14214
Buffalo, NY 14214
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
120 Minnesota Ave
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 838-7440
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 838-7440
Grades: K-8
| 463 students
Sankofa Charter School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
140 Central Park Plz
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 332-5959
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 332-5959
Grades: 5-8
| 181 students
Youth Devel Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
689 Kensington Ave
Buffalo, NY 14214
Buffalo, NY 14214
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 14214, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 14214, NY include Buffalo United Charter School, Dr George Blackman Ecc and Dr Lydia T Wright Sch Of Excellence.
How many public elementary schools are located in 14214?
4 public elementary schools are located in 14214.
What is the racial composition of students in 14214?
14214 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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