Best 14220 New York Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,372 students in 14220, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 857 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in 14220, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 14220, NY are Discovery School, South Park High School and Lorraine Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 14220 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 14220, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best 14220, NY Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Discovery School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
911 Abbott Rd
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 816-4922
Gr: PK-8 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
South Park High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Southside Pkwy
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 816-4828
Gr: 9-12 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Lorraine Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
71 Lorraine Ave
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 816-4809
Gr: PK-8 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Western New York Maritime Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2219 S Park Ave
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 842-6289
Gr: 5-12 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 14220, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 14220, NY include Discovery School, South Park High School and Lorraine Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 14220?
4 public schools are located in 14220.
What percentage of students in 14220 go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in 14220 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 14220?
14220 public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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