For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,684 students in 14216, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in 14216, NY are P.s. 64 Frederick Law Olmsted, North Park Community School #50 and P.s. 81. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 14216 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 14216, NY have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14216, NY Public Preschools (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.
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 preschools in 14216, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in 14216, NY include P.s. 64 Frederick Law Olmsted, North Park Community School #50 and P.s. 81.
How many public preschools are located in 14216?
3 public preschools are located in 14216.
What is the racial composition of students in 14216?
14216 public preschools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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