For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,571 students in 14220, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 14220, NY are Discovery School, Lorraine Elementary School and Western New York Maritime Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 14220 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 14220, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14220, NY Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Discovery School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
911 Abbott Rd
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 816-4922
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 816-4922
Gr: PK-8 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Lorraine Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
71 Lorraine Ave
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 816-4809
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 816-4809
Gr: PK-8 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Western New York Maritime Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2219 S Park Ave
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 842-6289
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 middle schools in 14220, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 14220, NY include Discovery School, Lorraine Elementary School and Western New York Maritime Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in 14220?
3 public middle schools are located in 14220.
What is the racial composition of students in 14220?
14220 public middle schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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