For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,810 students in 14216, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 14216, NY are P.s. 64 Frederick Law Olmsted, North Park Community School #50 and Tapestry Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 14216 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 14216, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14216, NY Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
P.s. 64 Frederick Law Olmsted
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
874 Amherst St
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-3420
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-3420
Grades: PK-4
| 572 students
Rank: #22.
North Park Community School #50
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
780 Parkside Ave
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-3440
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-3440
Grades: PK-5
| 356 students
Rank: #33.
Tapestry Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
65 Great Arrow Ave
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 204-5883
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 204-5883
Grades: K-12
| 1,126 students
Rank: #44.
P.s. 81
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
140 Tacoma Ave
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-4060
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-4060
Grades: PK-8
| 756 students
14216, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
780 Parkside Ave
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-3440
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-3440
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
756 St Lawrence Ave
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 838-7482
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 838-7482
Grades: 4-6
| 228 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 14216, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 14216, NY include P.s. 64 Frederick Law Olmsted, North Park Community School #50 and Tapestry Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 14216?
4 public elementary schools are located in 14216.
What is the racial composition of students in 14216?
14216 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 69% 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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