For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,392 students in 14206, NY (there are , serving 148 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 14206, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 14206, NY are P.s. 69 Houghton Academy and Lovejoy Discovery School #43. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 14206 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 14206, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14206, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
P.s. 69 Houghton Academy
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1725 Clinton St
Buffalo, NY 14206
(716) 816-4794
Buffalo, NY 14206
(716) 816-4794
Grades: PK-8
| 434 students
Rank: #22.
Lovejoy Discovery School #43
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
161 Benzinger St
Buffalo, NY 14206
(716) 816-3260
Buffalo, NY 14206
(716) 816-3260
Grades: PK-8
| 619 students
Rank: n/an/a
2495 William St
Buffalo, NY 14206
(716) 891-6424
Buffalo, NY 14206
(716) 891-6424
Grades: PK-2
| 339 students
14206, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 14206, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 14206, NY include P.s. 69 Houghton Academy and Lovejoy Discovery School #43.
How many public schools are located in 14206?
3 public schools are located in 14206.
What percentage of students in 14206 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 14206 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 14206?
14206 public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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