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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 14208

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Top rankedLeonardo Da Vinci High School797^th of 1,234 New York high schools

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Summary:

The 14208 zip code area of Buffalo, New York is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 1 high school, all part of the Buffalo City School District. These schools face significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance, high levels of economic disadvantage, and potential issues with student engagement and support.

Among the standout schools, Ps 74 Hamlin Park - Claude And Ouida Clapp Academy has the highest proficiency rates in 3rd grade English Language Arts and Math, but these rates drop significantly in higher grade levels. In contrast, Leonardo Da Vinci High School has the highest graduation rate and outperforms the district and state on several Regents exam pass rates, though it still struggles with high chronic absenteeism and disparities in performance across different subject areas.

Overall, the schools in the 14208 zip code area face systemic challenges, with the majority of the schools, especially the elementary schools, struggling with low proficiency rates on state assessments, often performing well below the district and state averages. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to improve educational outcomes for the students in this community.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Regents Chemistry (2025)	Regents Common Core Algebra II (2025)	Regents Common Core English Language Arts (2025)	Regents Common Core Geometry (2025)	Regents Earth Science (2025)	Regents Global History and Geography (2025)	Regents Living Environment (2025)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2025)	Regents Algebra I (2025)	Regents Life Science Biology (2025)	Regents Geometry (2025)	Regents Earth and Space Sciences (2025)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2025)						NY State Assessments Math (2025)						NY State Assessments Science (2025)		% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Chemistry End of Course	Regents Common Core Algebra II End of Course	Regents Common Core English Language Arts End of Course	Regents Common Core Geometry End of Course	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Global History and Geography End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	Regents Life Science Biology End of Course	Regents Geometry End of Course	Regents Earth and Space Sciences End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Community School #53	Public	PK, KG-8	329 Roehrer Ave	Buffalo	14208	Erie County	Buffalo City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(716) 816-3330	464	49	9.5	97.4%	27 (5.8%)	305 (65.7%)	47 (10.1%)	67 (14.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.7%)	4.1	2420^th of 2445 public elementary schools	1.0%		5.8	2414^th of 2445 public elementary schools	1.3%	6										57.9			16.2	14.3	2.9	17.4	12.2	14.0	35.0	10.5	9.4	12.8	4.2	15.7	2.8	6.5	98.7	100.0	99.5	99.5	99.5	99.7	99.5	99.2	$33,358	$4,530	$28,828
Ps 74 Hamlin Park - Claude And Ouida Clapp Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	126 Donaldson Rd	Buffalo	14208	Erie County	Buffalo City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(716) 816-3490	396	43	9.2	96.5%	10 (2.5%)	266 (67.2%)	26 (6.6%)	69 (17.4%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	23 (5.8%)	11.9	2268^th of 2445 public elementary schools	7.2%		13.4	2259^th of 2445 public elementary schools	7.6%	9										17.7			42.9	16.7	20.0	4.8	2.5	7.3	63.0	0.0	23.3	11.9	14.6	0.0	16.1	0.0	98.5	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$34,978	$4,573	$30,405
Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center	Public	PK, KG-4	1095 Jefferson Ave	Buffalo	14208	Erie County	Buffalo City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(716) 816-4180	566	52	10.8	94.7%	37 (6.5%)	344 (60.8%)	50 (8.8%)	99 (17.5%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.7%)	12.5	2253^rd of 2445 public elementary schools	7.9%		9.8	2334^th of 2445 public elementary schools	4.5%	81													39.7	18.4					38.8	22.6							99.6	99.9	99.9	99.9	99.9	99.9	99.9	99.6	$35,686	$3,627	$32,059
Leonardo Da Vinci High School	Public	9-12	167 E Utica St	Buffalo	14208	Erie County	Buffalo City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(716) 816-4380	363	35	10.4	81.3%	76 (20.9%)	141 (38.8%)	72 (19.8%)	61 (16.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.5%)	35.7	797^th of 1234 public high schools	35.4%		27.3	883^rd of 1242 public high schools	28.9%	86	20.5	36.2	76.9	8.9	45.2	80.6	66.0	81.8	42.9	53.8	13.6	52.9															100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$14,563	$2,350	$12,214

Cities Near Zip Code 14208

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Buffalo	0.15 mi	89	729^th
Sloan	3.16 mi	1	469^th
Kenmore	3.78 mi	1	700^th
Amherst	4 mi	9	335^th
Cheektowaga	4.04 mi	13	587^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.