For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 575 students in 14209, NY.
The top-ranked public middle school in 14209, NY is Buffalo Academy For The Visual & Performing Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 14209 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 14209, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14209, NY Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buffalo Academy For The Visual & Performing Arts
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
450 Masten Ave
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 816-4220
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 816-4220
Gr: 5-12 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
14209, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
450 Masten Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 816-4220
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 816-4220
Gr: 5-12 | 893 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
165 East Utica St.
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 888-7007
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 888-7007
Gr: PK-8 | 682 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Oracle Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
888 Delaware Ave
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 362-3188
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 362-3188
Gr: 9-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 14209, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 14209, NY include Buffalo Academy For The Visual & Performing Arts.
How many public middle schools are located in 14209?
1 public middle schools are located in 14209.
What is the racial composition of students in 14209?
14209 public middle schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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