For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,274 students in 14218, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 14218, NY are Global Concepts Charter School, Martin Road Elementary School and Lackawanna Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 14218 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 14218, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14218, NY Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Global Concepts Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Ridge Rd
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 821-1903
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 821-1903
Grades: K-12
| 858 students
Rank: #22.
Martin Road Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
135 Martin Rd
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 821-5610
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 821-5610
Grades: 2-5
| 570 students
Rank: #33.
Lackawanna Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
550 Martin Rd
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 821-5610
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 821-5610
Grades: 6-8
| 440 students
Rank: n/an/a
15 Inner Dr
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 821-5610
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 821-5610
Grades: PK-2
| 406 students
14218, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
146 Franklin St
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 827-6746
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 827-6746
Grades: PK
| 90 students
Mack House (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1354 Mc Kinley Pky
Buffalo, NY 14218
Buffalo, NY 14218
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
135 Martin Rd
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 827-6734
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 827-6734
Grades: 3-6
| 535 students
30 Johnson Street
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 827-6746
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 827-6746
Grades: K
| 124 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 14218, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 14218, NY include Global Concepts Charter School, Martin Road Elementary School and Lackawanna Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 14218?
4 public elementary schools are located in 14218.
What is the racial composition of students in 14218?
14218 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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