Best Public Schools in Zip Code 14215

Summary:

The 14215 zip code area of Buffalo, New York is home to 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. These schools serve a diverse student population and exhibit a wide range of academic performance, with some standout institutions and others facing significant challenges.

Among the top-performing schools in the area is Frederick Olmsted #156, a high school that ranks 580 out of 1,234 New York high schools and has relatively strong test scores. In contrast, the two charter elementary schools, Westminster Community Charter School and King Center Charter School, serve a high-needs student population but struggle academically, ranking in the bottom 20% of New York elementary schools.

The data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance, with some schools like Highgate Heights and Ronald Peoples School Of Scholars (The) having very low proficiency rates, while others like Frederick Olmsted #156 perform above the Buffalo City School District and New York state averages. The district as a whole is ranked 830 out of 874 districts in New York, indicating a need for systemic improvements to support its schools and students.

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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
Westminster Community Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	24 Westminster Ave	Buffalo	14215	Erie County	Westminster Community Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(716) 816-3450	342	36	9.5	92.4%	4 (1.2%)	223 (65.2%)	25 (7.3%)	76 (22.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.1%)	22	2023^rd of 2445 public elementary schools	17.3%		27.2	1831^st of 2445 public elementary schools	25.1%	192									60.0				41.7	38.7	38.5	34.2	27.8	30.8	44.4	57.6	27.5	31.7	38.9	47.4	20.8	46.2									$25,235	$2,520	$22,715
Dr A Pantoja Community School Excllnce -#18	Public	PK, KG-8	750 West Ave	Buffalo	14215	Erie County	Buffalo City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(716) 816-3160	475	47	10.2	96.2%	21 (4.4%)	155 (32.6%)	108 (22.7%)	173 (36.4%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.9%)	6.6	2372^nd of 2445 public elementary schools	3.0%		9.1	2348^th of 2445 public elementary schools	4.0%	24									22.2	28.6			44.8	15.8	19.5	20.0	18.6	30.0	30.0	7.3	8.9	14.5	13.3	9.8	6.7	21.2	91.9	96.7	98.1	97.8	96.7	96.4	93.0	96.7	$30,391	$4,334	$26,057
Frederick Olmsted #156	Public	5-12	319 Suffolk	Buffalo	14215	Erie County	Buffalo City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(716) 816-4330	928	79	11.7	61.4%	267 (28.8%)	263 (28.3%)	123 (13.3%)	227 (24.5%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (4.6%)	55.1	580^th of 1234 public high schools	53.0%		46.1	690^th of 1242 public high schools	44.4%	110	14.6	38.7	80.8	14.8	31.8	87.1	59.1	83.3	54.2	88.5	73.4	67.2			49.5	66.7	66.4	63.6			66.7	49.4	74.3	39.3	56.0	42.9	98.7	99.7	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.7	99.3	99.3	$24,696	$2,333	$22,363
Ps 61 Arthur O Eve School Of Distinction	Public	PK, KG-4	453 Leroy St	Buffalo	14215	Erie County	Buffalo City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(716) 816-3400	315	28	11.2	85.7%	23 (7.3%)	171 (54.3%)	26 (8.3%)	67 (21.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (8.3%)	32.6	1697^th of 2445 public elementary schools	30.6%		31.5	1703^rd of 2445 public elementary schools	30.3%	6													54.6	47.1					54.6	17.1							99.1	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.5	100.0	100.0	$31,238	$3,741	$27,497
Highgate Heights	Public	PK, KG-8	600 Highgate Ave	Buffalo	14215	Erie County	Buffalo City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(716) 816-4050	407	35	11.5	92.9%	11 (2.7%)	266 (65.4%)	20 (4.9%)	96 (23.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.2%)	5.2	2398^th of 2445 public elementary schools	1.9%		5.8	2415^th of 2445 public elementary schools	1.2%	17													25.6	5.7	16.7	4.4	10.0	12.8	43.2	11.1	9.3	6.1	15.4	18.0	13.6	19.1	98.0	100.0	99.5	99.5	99.5	100.0	99.0	99.8	$30,305	$4,571	$25,734
Ronald Peoples School Of Scholars (The)	Public	PK, KG-4	230 Easton Ave	Buffalo	14215	Erie County	Buffalo City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(716) 816-4070	269	25	10.6	96.7%	9 (3.3%)	186 (69.1%)	20 (7.4%)	42 (15.6%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (3.7%)	2.7	2434^th of 2445 public elementary schools	0.4%		10.6	2322^nd of 2445 public elementary schools	5.0%	112													12.0	7.1					16.0	21.4							98.6	98.6	99.6	99.6	99.6	98.9	100.0	99.6	$39,624	$4,370	$35,254
Ps 84	Public, Alternative	K-12	462 Grider St	Buffalo	14215	Erie County	Buffalo City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(716) 816-4080	151	23	6.6	88.1%	43 (28.5%)	52 (34.4%)	32 (21.2%)	16 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.3%)								(n/a)																											88.7	96.4	96.4	96.4	96.4	96.4	94.0	96.4	$76,241	$2,705	$73,536
Math Science Technology Preparatory School At 197	Public	9-12	646 E Delevan Ave	Buffalo	14215	Erie County	Buffalo City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(716) 816-4500	438	44	10.0	94.7%	25 (5.7%)	244 (55.7%)	58 (13.2%)	96 (21.9%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.5%)	9	1152^nd of 1234 public high schools	6.6%		6.9	1183^rd of 1242 public high schools	4.8%	31	33.3		62.9	0.0	4.0	35.3	24.0	35.1	18.2	23.3	17.5	20.9															99.2	99.5	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.7	100.0	99.7	$33,048	$3,471	$29,577

Cities Near Zip Code 14215

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Buffalo	0.16 mi	89	729^th
Cheektowaga	1.62 mi	13	587^th
Amherst	1.87 mi	9	335^th
Sloan	2.81 mi	1	469^th
Williamsville	3.5 mi	11	86^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.

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