For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,416 students in 14208, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in 14208, NY are Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center, P.s. 74 Hamlin Park - Claude And Ouida Clapp Academy and Community School #53. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 14208 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 14208, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14208, NY Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1095 Jefferson Ave
Buffalo, NY 14208
(716) 816-4180
Buffalo, NY 14208
(716) 816-4180
Gr: PK-4 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 74 Hamlin Park - Claude And Ouida Clapp Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
126 Donaldson Rd
Buffalo, NY 14208
(716) 816-3490
Buffalo, NY 14208
(716) 816-3490
Gr: PK-8 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Community School #53
(Math: 9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
329 Roehrer Ave
Buffalo, NY 14208
(716) 816-3330
Buffalo, NY 14208
(716) 816-3330
Gr: PK-8 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 14208, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in 14208, NY include Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center, P.s. 74 Hamlin Park - Claude And Ouida Clapp Academy and Community School #53.
How many public preschools are located in 14208?
3 public preschools are located in 14208.
What is the racial composition of students in 14208?
14208 public preschools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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