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Best 14204 New York Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,458 students in 14204, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 14204, NY are City Honors School, 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 elementary schools in zipcode 14204 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 14204, NY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best 14204, NY Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
City Honors School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
186 E North St
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 816-4230
Gr: 5-12 | 1,056 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Reach Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
115 Ash St
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 248-1485
Gr: K-7 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
528 South Park
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 602-9472
Gr: 5-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Buffalo Elementary School Of Technology
(Math: 15% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
414 S Division St
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 816-3767
Gr: PK-8 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Marva J Daniel Futures Preparatory School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
295 Carlton St
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 816-3800
Gr: PK-8 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Bennett Park Montessori School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
342 Clinton St
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 816-4603
Gr: PK-8 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 14204 New York

14204, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
33 Ash Street
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 851-3777
Gr: PK-4 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
115 Ash St
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 elementary schools in 14204, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 14204, NY include City Honors School, Reach Academy Charter School and Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 14204?
6 public elementary schools are located in 14204.
What is the racial composition of students in 14204?
14204 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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