For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,888 students in 14216, NY (there are , serving 947 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in 14216, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 14216, NY are P.s. 64 Frederick Law Olmsted, North Park Community School #50 and Academy School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 14216 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 14216, NY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14216, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 64 Frederick Law Olmsted
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
874 Amherst St
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-3420
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-3420
Gr: PK-4 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
North Park Community School #50
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
780 Parkside Ave
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-3440
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-3440
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Academy School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
756 St Lawrence Ave
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-3270
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-3270
Gr: 9-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Tapestry Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
65 Great Arrow Ave
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 204-5883
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 204-5883
Gr: K-12 | 1,126 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
P.s. 81
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
140 Tacoma Ave
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-4060
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-4060
Gr: PK-8 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
14216, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
780 Parkside Ave
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-3440
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-3440
Gr: 7-8
756 St Lawrence Ave
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 838-7482
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 838-7482
Gr: 4-6 | 228 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 14216, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 14216, NY include P.s. 64 Frederick Law Olmsted, North Park Community School #50 and Academy School.
How many public schools are located in 14216?
5 public schools are located in 14216.
What percentage of students in 14216 go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in 14216 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 14216?
14216 public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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