For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,812 students in 14211, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in 14211, NY are Build Community School, Harvey Austin School #97 and P.s. 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 14211 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 14211, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14211, NY Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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%
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 preschools in 14211, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in 14211, NY include Build Community School, Harvey Austin School #97 and P.s. 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet.
How many public preschools are located in 14211?
5 public preschools are located in 14211.
What is the racial composition of students in 14211?
14211 public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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