For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,961 students in 14215, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 14215, NY are Frederick Olmsted #156, P.s. 84 and Dr A Pantoja Comm School Excllnce -#18. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 14215 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 14215, NY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14215, NY Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frederick Olmsted #156
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
319 Suffolk
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4330
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4330
Gr: 5-12 | 928 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 84
Special Education School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
462 Grider St
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4080
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4080
Gr: K-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Dr A Pantoja Comm School Excllnce -#18
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
750 West Ave
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-3160
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-3160
Gr: PK-8 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Highgate Heights
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Highgate Ave
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4050
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4050
Gr: PK-8 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 14215, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 14215, NY include Frederick Olmsted #156, P.s. 84 and Dr A Pantoja Comm School Excllnce -#18.
How many public middle schools are located in 14215?
4 public middle schools are located in 14215.
What is the racial composition of students in 14215?
14215 public middle schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (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.
