Best Public High Schools in 14216 (Buffalo, NY) (2026)

Best 14216 New York Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,204 students in 14216, NY.

The top-ranked public high schools in 14216, NY are Academy School and Tapestry Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public high schools in zipcode 14216 have an score of 34% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and score of 34% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in 14216, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.

Public high school in zipcode 14216 have a of 70%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Tapestry Charter School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best 14216, NY Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Academy School

Alternative School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
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Top 50%

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756 St Lawrence Ave
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-3270

Gr: 9-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Rank: #22.

Tapestry Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
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65 Great Arrow Ave
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 204-5883

Gr: K-12 | 1,126 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 14216 New York

14216, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

P.S. 66 North Park Middle Academy (Closed 2023)

780 Parkside Ave
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-3440

Gr: 7-8

P.S. 86 Street Lawrence Academy (Closed 2005)

756 St Lawrence Ave
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 838-7482

Gr: 4-6 | 228 students Minority enrollment: 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 14216, NY?

The top-ranked public high schools in 14216, NY include Academy School and Tapestry Charter School.

How many public high schools are located in 14216?

2 public high schools are located in 14216.

What is the racial composition of students in 14216?

14216 public high schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).