Best Public Middle Schools in 14220 (Buffalo, NY) (2026)

Best 14220 New York Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,616 students in 14220, NY.

The top-ranked public middle schools in 14220, NY are Discovery School, Lorraine Elementary School and Western New York Maritime Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle schools in zipcode 14220 have an score of 37% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 14220, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best 14220, NY Public Middle Schools (2026)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

Discovery School

(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
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911 Abbott Rd
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 816-4922

Gr: PK-8 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Rank: #22.

Lorraine Elementary School

(Math: 39% | Reading: 31%)
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71 Lorraine Ave
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 816-4809

Gr: PK-8 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

Rank: #33.

Western New York Maritime Charter School

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(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
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2193 S Park Ave
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 842-6289

Gr: 5-12 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

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14220, New York 51��s (Closed)

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Location

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Frederick Law Olmsted School (Closed 2004)

911 Abbott Rd
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 871-6020

Gr: 3-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

P.S. 28 Triangle Academy (Closed 2006)

1515 South Park Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 816-4777

Gr: 5-8 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 14220, NY?

The top-ranked public middle schools in 14220, NY include Discovery School, Lorraine Elementary School and Western New York Maritime Charter School.

How many public middle schools are located in 14220?

3 public middle schools are located in 14220.

What is the racial composition of students in 14220?

14220 public middle schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).