For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,416 students in 14208, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 14208, NY are P.s. 74 Hamlin Park - Claude And Ouida Clapp Academy, Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center and Community School #53. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 14208 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 14208, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14208, NY Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
P.s. 74 Hamlin Park - Claude And Ouida Clapp Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
126 Donaldson Rd
Buffalo, NY 14208
(716) 816-3490
Buffalo, NY 14208
(716) 816-3490
Grades: PK-8
| 404 students
Rank: #22.
Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1095 Jefferson Ave
Buffalo, NY 14208
(716) 816-4180
Buffalo, NY 14208
(716) 816-4180
Grades: PK-4
| 553 students
Rank: #33.
Community School #53
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
329 Roehrer Ave
Buffalo, NY 14208
(716) 816-3330
Buffalo, NY 14208
(716) 816-3330
Grades: PK-8
| 459 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 14208, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 14208, NY include P.s. 74 Hamlin Park - Claude And Ouida Clapp Academy, Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center and Community School #53.
How many public elementary schools are located in 14208?
3 public elementary schools are located in 14208.
What is the racial composition of students in 14208?
14208 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% 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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