For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,299 students in 14218, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 14218, NY are Global Concepts Charter School, Martin Road Elementary School and Lackawanna Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 14218 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 14218, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14218, NY Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Global Concepts Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Ridge Rd
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 821-1903
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 821-1903
Gr: K-12 | 878 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Martin Road Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
135 Martin Rd
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 821-5610
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 821-5610
Gr: 2-5 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Lackawanna Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
550 Martin Rd
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 821-5610
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 821-5610
Gr: 6-8 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
15 Inner Dr
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 821-5610
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 821-5610
Gr: PK-2 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 14218, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 14218, NY include Global Concepts Charter School, Martin Road Elementary School and Lackawanna Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 14218?
4 public elementary schools are located in 14218.
What is the racial composition of students in 14218?
14218 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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