Best Public Elementary Schools in 14211 (Buffalo, NY) (2025-26)

Best 14211 New York Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,164 students in 14211, NY.

The top ranked public elementary schools in 14211, NY are King Center Charter School, Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School and Build Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public elementary schools in zipcode 14211 have an score of 18% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and score of 16% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 14211, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best 14211, NY Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

King Center Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 41% | Reading: 25%)
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156 Newburgh Ave
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 891-7912

Gr: K-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #22.

Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 6-9%)
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378 Urban St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 235-1520

Gr: K-6 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #33.

Build Community School

(Math: 14% | Reading: 15%)
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340 Fougeron St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4140

Gr: PK-8 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Rank: #44.

Harvey Austin School #97

(Math: 13% | Reading: 14%)
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1405 Sycamore St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4460

Gr: PK-8 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #55.

P.s. 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet

Magnet School

(Math: 11% | Reading: 16%)
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1 Mlk Park
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-3370

Gr: PK-8 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Rank: #66.

Martin Luther King Jr #48

(Math: 8% | Reading: 10-14%)
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487 High St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-3240

Gr: PK-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Rank: n/an/a

Brick Buffalo Academy Charter School

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30 Rich St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 306-2572

Gr: K-1 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: n/an/a

Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School Ii

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335 Doat St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(917) 284-5388

Gr: K-11 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Rank: n/an/a

P.s. 90

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50 A St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4120

Gr: PK-2

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Location

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Build Academy (Closed 2023)

340 Fougeron St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4140

Gr: PK-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

County Of Erie Detention Facility (Closed 2004)

Alternative School

766 E Ferry St
Buffalo, NY 14211

Dr Charles R Drew Science Magnet - #90 Elementary School (Closed 2014)

Magnet School

50 A St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4120

Gr: PK-2 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Dr Martin Luther King Junior Multicultural Institute (Closed 2018)

487 High St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-3240

Gr: 3-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1

East High School (Closed 2023)

820 Northampton St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4520

Gr: 10-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Erie City Juvenile Detention (Closed 2004)

Alternative School

134 W Eagle St
Buffalo, NY 14211

Erie County Detention Facility (Closed 2004)

Alternative School

768 E Ferry St
Buffalo, NY 14211

P.S. 11 Poplar Street Academy (Closed 2010)

100 Poplar Ave
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-3140

Gr: PK-4 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

P.S. 71 (Closed 2006)

156 Newburgh Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-3470

Gr: PK-4 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Stepping Stone Academy Charter School (Closed 2007)

Charter School

909 East Ferry Street
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 895-5766

Gr: K-8 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Y.d.c. 6 (Closed 2004)

Alternative School

1003 Genesee St
Buffalo, NY 14211

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 14211, NY?

The top ranked public elementary schools in 14211, NY include King Center Charter School, Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School and Build Community School.

How many public elementary schools are located in 14211?

9 public elementary schools are located in 14211.

What is the racial composition of students in 14211?

14211 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).