For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,387 students in 14214, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in 14214, NY are Research Laboratory High School-bioinformatic, Middle Early College High School and Lewis J Bennett High School Of Innovative Technolgy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 14214 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in 14214, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 14214 have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lewis J Bennett High School Of Innovative Technolgy, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14214, NY Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Research Laboratory High School-bioinformatic
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2495 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4250
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4250
Gr: 9-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Middle Early College High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2885 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4010
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4010
Gr: 9-12 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Lewis J Bennett High School Of Innovative Technolgy
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2885 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4250
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4250
Gr: 9-12 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Burgard High School
Vocational School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Kensington Ave
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4450
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4450
Gr: 9-12 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
14214, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Aloma D Johnson Charter School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
15 Jewett Pkwy
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 856-4390
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 856-4390
Gr: K-4 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
2885 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4250
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4250
Gr: 12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Buffalo Collegiate Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
45 Jewett Ave
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 713-2162
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 713-2162
Gr: 4-8 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
120 Minnesota Ave
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 838-7440
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 838-7440
Gr: K-8 | 463 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Sankofa Charter School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
140 Central Park Plz
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 332-5959
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 332-5959
Gr: 5-8 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 14214, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in 14214, NY include Research Laboratory High School-bioinformatic, Middle Early College High School and Lewis J Bennett High School Of Innovative Technolgy.
How many public high schools are located in 14214?
4 public high schools are located in 14214.
What is the racial composition of students in 14214?
14214 public high schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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