For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,601 students in 14204, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 44 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 14204, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 14204, NY are City Honors School, Reach Academy Charter School and Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 14204 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 14204, NY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14204, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
City Honors School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
186 E North St
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 816-4230
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 816-4230
Gr: 5-12 | 1,088 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Reach Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
115 Ash St
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 248-1485
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 248-1485
Gr: K-8 | 805 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
528 South Park
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 602-9472
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 602-9472
Gr: 5-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Buffalo Elementary School Of Technology
(Math: 15% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
414 S Division St
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 816-3767
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 816-3767
Gr: PK-8 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Marva J Daniel Futures Preparatory School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
295 Carlton St
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 816-3800
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 816-3800
Gr: PK-8 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Bennett Park Montessori School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
342 Clinton St
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 816-4603
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 816-4603
Gr: PK-8 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 14204, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 14204, NY include City Honors School, Reach Academy Charter School and Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School.
How many public schools are located in 14204?
6 public schools are located in 14204.
What percentage of students in 14204 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 14204 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 14204?
14204 public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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