For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,551 students in 14207, NY.
The top ranked public schools in 14207, NY are Riverside Academy High School, Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel and Mckinley Vocational High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 14207 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 14207, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14207, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverside Academy High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
51 Ontario St
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 816-4530
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 816-4530
Grades: 9-12
| 333 students
Rank: #22.
Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
665 Hertel Ave
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 424-0555
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 424-0555
Grades: K-8
| 431 students
Rank: #33.
Mckinley Vocational High School
Vocational School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Elmwood Ave
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 816-4480
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 816-4480
Grades: 9-12
| 940 students
Rank: #44.
Charter School For Applied Technologies
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2303 Kenmore Ave
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 876-7505
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 876-7505
Grades: K-12
| 2,312 students
Rank: #55.
West Hertel Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
489 Hertel Ave
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 816-4150
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 816-4150
Grades: PK-8
| 718 students
Rank: #66.
P.s. 65 Roosevelt Ecc
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
249 Skillen St
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 816-3430
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 816-3430
Grades: PK-4
| 272 students
Rank: #77.
Pfc William J Grabiarz #79
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
225 Lawn Ave
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 816-4040
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 816-4040
Grades: PK-8
| 545 students
14207, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
101 Hertel Ave
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 871-6006
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 871-6006
Grades: 3-8
| 412 students
51 Ontario St
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 816-4360
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 816-4360
Grades: 12
| 105 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 14207, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 14207, NY include Riverside Academy High School, Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel and Mckinley Vocational High School.
How many public schools are located in 14207?
7 public schools are located in 14207.
What is the racial composition of students in 14207?
14207 public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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