For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,345 students in 14206, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 148 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 14206, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 14206, NY are P.s. 69 Houghton Academy and Lovejoy Discovery School #43. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 14206 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 14206, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14206, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 69 Houghton Academy
(Math: 25% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1725 Clinton St
Buffalo, NY 14206
(716) 816-4794
Buffalo, NY 14206
(716) 816-4794
Gr: PK-8 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Lovejoy Discovery School #43
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
161 Benzinger St
Buffalo, NY 14206
(716) 816-3260
Buffalo, NY 14206
(716) 816-3260
Gr: PK-8 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
2495 William St
Buffalo, NY 14206
(716) 891-6424
Buffalo, NY 14206
(716) 891-6424
Gr: PK-2 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 14206, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 14206, NY include P.s. 69 Houghton Academy and Lovejoy Discovery School #43.
How many public schools are located in 14206?
3 public schools are located in 14206.
What percentage of students in 14206 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 14206 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 14206?
14206 public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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