Best Public Elementary Schools in 14209 (Buffalo, NY) (2026)

Best 14209 New York Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 853 students in 14209, NY.

The top-ranked public elementary schools in 14209, NY are Buffalo Academy For The Visual & Performing Arts and P.s. 17. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public elementary schools in zipcode 14209 have an score of 30% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and score of 28% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 14209, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best 14209, NY Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Buffalo Academy For The Visual & Performing Arts

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
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450 Masten Ave
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 816-4220

Gr: 5-12 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Rank: #22.

P.s. 17

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
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1045 W Delavan Ave
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 816-3150

Gr: PK-4 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

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Location

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Buffalo Traditional School (Closed 2006)

450 Masten Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 816-4220

Gr: 5-12 | 893 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Connors Children Center (Closed 2004)

Alternative School

824 Delaware Ave
Buffalo, NY 14209

Follow-through Urban Learning Labora (Closed 2005)

165 East Utica St.
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 888-7007

Gr: PK-8 | 682 students Minority enrollment: 88%

Oracle Charter School (Closed 2023)

Charter School

888 Delaware Ave
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 362-3188

Gr: 9-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 14209, NY?

The top-ranked public elementary schools in 14209, NY include Buffalo Academy For The Visual & Performing Arts and P.s. 17.

How many public elementary schools are located in 14209?

2 public elementary schools are located in 14209.

What is the racial composition of students in 14209?

14209 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).