For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,888 students in 14216, NY (there are , serving 947 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in 14216, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 14216, NY are P.s. 64 Frederick Law Olmsted, North Park Community School #50 and Academy School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 14216 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 14216, NY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14216, NY Public 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.
Academy School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
756 St Lawrence Ave
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-3270
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-3270
Grades: 9-12
| 78 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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 schools in 14216, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 14216, NY include P.s. 64 Frederick Law Olmsted, North Park Community School #50 and Academy School.
How many public schools are located in 14216?
5 public schools are located in 14216.
What percentage of students in 14216 go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in 14216 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 14216?
14216 public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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