For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,777 students in 14208, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in 14208, NY are Leonardo Da Vinci High School, Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center and P.s. 74 Hamlin Park - Claude And Ouida Clapp Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 14208 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 14208, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14208, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leonardo Da Vinci High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
167 E Utica St
Buffalo, NY 14208
(716) 816-4380
Buffalo, NY 14208
(716) 816-4380
Gr: 9-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1095 Jefferson Ave
Buffalo, NY 14208
(716) 816-4180
Buffalo, NY 14208
(716) 816-4180
Gr: PK-4 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 74 Hamlin Park - Claude And Ouida Clapp Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
126 Donaldson Rd
Buffalo, NY 14208
(716) 816-3490
Buffalo, NY 14208
(716) 816-3490
Gr: PK-8 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Community School #53
(Math: 9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
329 Roehrer Ave
Buffalo, NY 14208
(716) 816-3330
Buffalo, NY 14208
(716) 816-3330
Gr: PK-8 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 14208, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 14208, NY include Leonardo Da Vinci High School, Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center and P.s. 74 Hamlin Park - Claude And Ouida Clapp Academy.
How many public schools are located in 14208?
4 public schools are located in 14208.
What is the racial composition of students in 14208?
14208 public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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