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

Best 14216 New York Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,882 students in 14216, NY.

The top-ranked public middle schools in 14216, NY are Tapestry Charter School and P.s. 81. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle schools in zipcode 14216 have an score of 30% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 14216, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best 14216, NY Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

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%

Rank: #22.

P.s. 81

(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
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140 Tacoma Ave
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-4060

Gr: PK-8 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 14216 New York

14216, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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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 middle schools in 14216, NY?

The top-ranked public middle schools in 14216, NY include Tapestry Charter School and P.s. 81.

How many public middle schools are located in 14216?

2 public middle schools are located in 14216.

What is the racial composition of students in 14216?

14216 public middle schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).