For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,342 students in 14220, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 845 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in 14220, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 14220, NY are South Park High School, Western New York Maritime Charter School and Discovery School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 14220 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 14220, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14220, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Park High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 Southside Pkwy
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 816-4828
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 816-4828
Grades: 9-12
| 726 students
Rank: #22.
Western New York Maritime Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2193 S Park Ave
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 842-6289
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 842-6289
Grades: 5-12
| 402 students
Rank: #33.
Discovery School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
911 Abbott Rd
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 816-4922
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 816-4922
Grades: PK-8
| 545 students
Rank: #44.
Lorraine Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
71 Lorraine Ave
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 816-4809
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 816-4809
Grades: PK-8
| 669 students
14220, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
911 Abbott Rd
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 871-6020
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 871-6020
Grades: 3-5
| 315 students
1515 South Park Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 816-4777
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 816-4777
Grades: 5-8
| 343 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 14220, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 14220, NY include South Park High School, Western New York Maritime Charter School and Discovery School.
How many public schools are located in 14220?
4 public schools are located in 14220.
What percentage of students in 14220 go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in 14220 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 14220?
14220 public schools minority enrollment is 62% 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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