For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,501 students in 14215, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 14215, NY are Frederick Olmsted #156, P.s. 84 and P.s. 82. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 14215 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 14215, NY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14215, NY Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Frederick Olmsted #156
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
319 Suffolk
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4330
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4330
Grades: 5-12
| 922 students
Rank: #22.
P.s. 84
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
462 Grider St
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4080
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4080
Grades: K-12
| 145 students
Rank: #33.
P.s. 82
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
230 Easton Ave
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4070
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4070
Grades: PK-4
| 288 students
Rank: #44.
P.s. 61 Arthur O Eve School Of Distinction
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
453 Leroy St
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-3400
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-3400
Grades: PK-4
| 313 students
Rank: #55.
Highgate Heights
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Highgate Ave
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4050
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4050
Grades: PK-8
| 384 students
Rank: #66.
Dr A Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18
(Math: 7% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
750 West Ave
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-3160
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-3160
Grades: PK-8
| 449 students
14215, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Community Charter School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
404 Edison Ave
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 833-5967
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 833-5967
Grades: K-6
| 319 students
Hutchinson Central Technical High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
319 Suffolk St
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4330
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4330
Grades: 9-12
| 1,149 students
319 Suffolk Ave
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 838-7528
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 838-7528
Grades: 9-12
| 720 students
345 Olympic Ave
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4020
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4020
Grades: PK-6
| 320 students
24 Westminster St
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 838-7456
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 838-7456
Grades: K-8
| 515 students
Pine Hill Education Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1635 E Delevan Ave
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 686-3680
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 686-3680
Grades: K-12
| 88 students
1635 East Delavan Ave
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 686-3680
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 686-3680
Grades: PK-2
| 350 students
Seneca Vocational High School (Closed 2009)
Vocational School
666 E Delavan Ave
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4500
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4500
Grades: 12
| 63 students
1409 Delavan Ave
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-3480
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-3480
Grades: 5-8
| 258 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 14215, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 14215, NY include Frederick Olmsted #156, P.s. 84 and P.s. 82.
How many public elementary schools are located in 14215?
6 public elementary schools are located in 14215.
What is the racial composition of students in 14215?
14215 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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