For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,613 students in 14211, NY (there are , serving 269 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 14211, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 14211, NY are East Community School, Pathways Academy and King Center Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 14211 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 14211, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14211, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Community School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
820 Northampton St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-3997
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-3997
Gr: 9-12 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Pathways Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
820 Northampton St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4526
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4526
Gr: 9-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
King Center Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
156 Newburgh Ave
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 891-7912
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 891-7912
Gr: K-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
378 Urban St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 235-1520
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 235-1520
Gr: K-6 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Build Community School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
340 Fougeron St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4140
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4140
Gr: PK-8 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Harvey Austin School #97
(Math: 13% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1405 Sycamore St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4460
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4460
Gr: PK-8 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
P.s. 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Mlk Park
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-3370
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-3370
Gr: PK-8 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #88.
Martin Luther King Jr #48
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
487 High St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-3240
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-3240
Gr: PK-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Brick Buffalo Academy Charter School
Charter School
30 Rich St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 306-2572
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 306-2572
Gr: K-1 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School Ii
Charter School
335 Doat St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(917) 284-5388
Buffalo, NY 14211
(917) 284-5388
Gr: K-11 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
14211, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
340 Fougeron St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4140
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4140
Gr: PK-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
50 A St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4120
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4120
Gr: PK-2 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
487 High St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-3240
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-3240
Gr: 3-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
820 Northampton St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4520
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4520
Gr: 10-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
100 Poplar Ave
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-3140
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-3140
Gr: PK-4 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
156 Newburgh Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-3470
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-3470
Gr: PK-4 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Stepping Stone Academy Charter School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
909 East Ferry Street
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 895-5766
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 895-5766
Gr: K-8 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 14211, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 14211, NY include East Community School, Pathways Academy and King Center Charter School.
How many public schools are located in 14211?
11 public schools are located in 14211.
What percentage of students in 14211 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 14211 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 14211?
14211 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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