For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 856 students in 14204, NY.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 14204, NY are Reach Academy Charter School and Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 14204 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New York public charter school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 52% statewide average). Charter schools in 14204, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public charter school average of 94% (majority Black).
Best 14204, NY Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Reach Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
115 Ash St
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 248-1485
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 248-1485
Gr: K-7 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
528 South Park
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 602-9472
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 602-9472
Gr: 5-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
14204, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
33 Ash Street
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 851-3777
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 851-3777
Gr: PK-4 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Pinnacle Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
115 Ash St
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 842-1244
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 842-1244
Gr: K-8 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 14204, NY?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 14204, NY include Reach Academy Charter School and Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 14204?
2 public charter schools are located in 14204.
What is the racial composition of students in 14204?
14204 public charter schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public charter schools average of 94% (majority Black).
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