For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,033 students in 14206, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 14206, NY are P.s. 69 Houghton Academy and Lovejoy Discovery School #43. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 14206 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 14206, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14206, NY Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 69 Houghton Academy
(Math: 25% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1725 Clinton St
Buffalo, NY 14206
(716) 816-4794
Buffalo, NY 14206
(716) 816-4794
Gr: PK-8 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Lovejoy Discovery School #43
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
161 Benzinger St
Buffalo, NY 14206
(716) 816-3260
Buffalo, NY 14206
(716) 816-3260
Gr: PK-8 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 14206, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 14206, NY include P.s. 69 Houghton Academy and Lovejoy Discovery School #43.
How many public middle schools are located in 14206?
2 public middle schools are located in 14206.
What is the racial composition of students in 14206?
14206 public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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