Best Public Schools in 14220 (Buffalo, NY) (2026)

Best 14220 New York Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,342 students in 14220, NY (there are , serving 845 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in 14220, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).

The top-ranked public schools in 14220, NY are Discovery School, South Park High School and Lorraine Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 14220 have an score of 37% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 14220, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.

Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best 14220, NY Public Schools (2026)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

Discovery School

(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
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911 Abbott Rd
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 816-4922

Gr: PK-8 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Rank: #22.

South Park High School

(Math: 20-29% | Reading: <50%)
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150 Southside Pkwy
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 816-4828

Gr: 9-12 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Rank: #33.

Lorraine Elementary School

(Math: 39% | Reading: 31%)
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71 Lorraine Ave
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 816-4809

Gr: PK-8 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

Rank: #44.

Western New York Maritime Charter School

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(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
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2193 S Park Ave
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 842-6289

Gr: 5-12 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 14220 New York

14220, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Frederick Law Olmsted School (Closed 2004)

911 Abbott Rd
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 871-6020

Gr: 3-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

P.S. 28 Triangle Academy (Closed 2006)

1515 South Park Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 816-4777

Gr: 5-8 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 14220, NY?

The top-ranked public schools in 14220, NY include Discovery School, South Park High School and Lorraine Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in 14220?

4 public schools are located in 14220.

What percentage of students in 14220 go to public school?

73% of all K-12 students in 14220 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).

What is the racial composition of students in 14220?

14220 public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).