For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,546 students in 14204, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in 14204, NY are Buffalo Elementary School Of Technology, Marva J Daniel Futures Preparatory School and Bennett Park Montessori School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 14204 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 14204, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14204, NY Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buffalo Elementary School Of Technology
(Math: 15% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
414 S Division St
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 816-3767
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 816-3767
Gr: PK-8 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Marva J Daniel Futures Preparatory School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
295 Carlton St
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 816-3800
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 816-3800
Gr: PK-8 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Bennett Park Montessori School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
342 Clinton St
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 816-4603
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 816-4603
Gr: PK-8 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
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 preschools in 14204, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in 14204, NY include Buffalo Elementary School Of Technology, Marva J Daniel Futures Preparatory School and Bennett Park Montessori School.
How many public preschools are located in 14204?
3 public preschools are located in 14204.
What is the racial composition of students in 14204?
14204 public preschools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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