For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,616 students in 14220, NY.
The top ranked public elementary 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.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø elementary schools in zipcode 14220 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 14220, NY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14220, NY ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025-26)
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 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Western New York Maritime Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2193 S Park Ave
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 842-6289
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 842-6289
Gr: 5-12 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
14220, New York ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
911 Abbott Rd
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 871-6020
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 871-6020
Gr: 3-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
1515 South Park Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 816-4777
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 816-4777
Gr: 5-8 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 14220, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 14220, NY include Discovery School, Lorraine Elementary School and Western New York Maritime Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 14220?
3 public elementary schools are located in 14220.
What is the racial composition of students in 14220?
14220 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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