Best Public High Schools in 14216 (Buffalo, NY) (2026)

Best 14216 New York Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,204 students in 14216, NY.

The top-ranked public high schools in 14216, NY are Academy School and Tapestry Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public high schools in zipcode 14216 have an score of 34% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and score of 34% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in 14216, 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 14216 have a of 70%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Tapestry Charter School, 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 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best 14216, NY Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Academy School

Alternative School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
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756 St Lawrence Ave
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-3270

Gr: 9-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Rank: #22.

Tapestry Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
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65 Great Arrow Ave
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 204-5883

Gr: K-12 | 1,126 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

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14216, New York 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

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P.S. 66 North Park Middle Academy (Closed 2023)

780 Parkside Ave
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-3440

Gr: 7-8

P.S. 86 Street Lawrence Academy (Closed 2005)

756 St Lawrence Ave
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 838-7482

Gr: 4-6 | 228 students Minority enrollment: 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 14216, NY?

The top-ranked public high schools in 14216, NY include Academy School and Tapestry Charter School.

How many public high schools are located in 14216?

2 public high schools are located in 14216.

What is the racial composition of students in 14216?

14216 public high schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).