For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,387 students in 14214, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in 14214, NY are Research Laboratory High School-bioinformatic, Middle Early College High School and Lewis J Bennett High School Of Innovative Technolgy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 14214 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in 14214, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 14214 have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lewis J Bennett High School Of Innovative Technolgy, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14214, NY Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Research Laboratory High School-bioinformatic
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2495 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4250
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4250
Grades: 9-12
| 181 students
Rank: #22.
Middle Early College High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2885 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4010
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4010
Grades: 9-12
| 312 students
Rank: #33.
Lewis J Bennett High School Of Innovative Technolgy
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2885 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4250
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4250
Grades: 9-12
| 435 students
Rank: #44.
Burgard High School
Vocational School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Kensington Ave
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4450
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4450
Grades: 9-12
| 459 students
14214, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aloma D Johnson Charter School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
15 Jewett Pkwy
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 856-4390
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 856-4390
Grades: K-4
| 256 students
2885 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4250
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4250
Grades: 12
| 94 students
Buffalo Collegiate Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
45 Jewett Ave
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 713-2162
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 713-2162
Grades: 4-8
| 231 students
Geneva B Scruggs - Icf (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
567 Kensington Ave
Buffalo, NY 14214
Buffalo, NY 14214
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
120 Minnesota Ave
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 838-7440
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 838-7440
Grades: K-8
| 463 students
Sankofa Charter School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
140 Central Park Plz
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 332-5959
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 332-5959
Grades: 5-8
| 181 students
Youth Devel Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
689 Kensington Ave
Buffalo, NY 14214
Buffalo, NY 14214
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 14214, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in 14214, NY include Research Laboratory High School-bioinformatic, Middle Early College High School and Lewis J Bennett High School Of Innovative Technolgy.
How many public high schools are located in 14214?
4 public high schools are located in 14214.
What is the racial composition of students in 14214?
14214 public high schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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