For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,924 students in 14214, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 14214, NY are Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School, Buffalo United Charter School and Dr Lydia T Wright School Of Excellence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 14214 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 14214, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14214, NY Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24 Agassiz Circle
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 854-2490
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 854-2490
Gr: K-12 | 899 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Buffalo United Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
325 Manhattan Ave
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 835-9862
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 835-9862
Gr: K-8 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Dr Lydia T Wright School Of Excellence
(Math: 9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
106 Appenheimer St
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4110
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4110
Gr: PK-8 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 14214, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 14214, NY include Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School, Buffalo United Charter School and Dr Lydia T Wright School Of Excellence.
How many public middle schools are located in 14214?
3 public middle schools are located in 14214.
What is the racial composition of students in 14214?
14214 public middle schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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