For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 483 students in 14203, NY (there are , serving 224 private students). 68% of all K-12 students in 14203, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public school in 14203, NY is Enterprise Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 14203 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 14203, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14203, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Enterprise Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
275 Oak St
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 855-2114
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 855-2114
Gr: K-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Buffalo Commons Charter School
Charter School
833 Michigan Ave-3rd Fl
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 222-0127
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 222-0127
Gr: K-2 | 89 students Minority enrollment: 80%
14203, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Buffalo Alternative High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
280 Oak St
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 851-3878
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 851-3878
Gr: 7-12 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
West Buffalo Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
C/o Buffalo Hearing And Speech
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 885-8871
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 885-8871
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 14203, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 14203, NY include Enterprise Charter School.
How many public schools are located in 14203?
2 public schools are located in 14203.
What percentage of students in 14203 go to public school?
68% of all K-12 students in 14203 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 14203?
14203 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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