For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,362 students in 14207, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in 14207, NY are Riverside Academy High School, Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel and Mckinley Vocational High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 14207 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 14207, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14207, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverside Academy High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
51 Ontario St
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 816-4530
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 816-4530
Gr: 9-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
665 Hertel Ave
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 424-0555
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 424-0555
Gr: K-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Mckinley Vocational High School
Vocational School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Elmwood Ave
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 816-4480
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 816-4480
Gr: 9-12 | 862 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Charter School For Applied Technologies
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2303 Kenmore Ave
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 876-7505
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 876-7505
Gr: K-12 | 2,260 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
West Hertel Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
489 Hertel Ave
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 816-4150
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 816-4150
Gr: PK-8 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #66.
P.s. 65 Roosevelt Ecc
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
249 Skillen St
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 816-3430
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 816-3430
Gr: PK-4 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #77.
Pfc William J Grabiarz #79
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
225 Lawn Ave
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 816-4040
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 816-4040
Gr: PK-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 14207, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 14207, NY include Riverside Academy High School, Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel and Mckinley Vocational High School.
How many public schools are located in 14207?
7 public schools are located in 14207.
What is the racial composition of students in 14207?
14207 public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.