For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,882 students in 14216, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in 14216, NY are Tapestry Charter School and P.s. 81. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 14216 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 14216, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14216, NY Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tapestry Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
65 Great Arrow Ave
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 204-5883
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 204-5883
Grades: K-12
| 1,126 students
Rank: #22.
P.s. 81
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
140 Tacoma Ave
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-4060
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-4060
Grades: PK-8
| 756 students
14216, New York 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
780 Parkside Ave
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-3440
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-3440
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
756 St Lawrence Ave
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 838-7482
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 838-7482
Grades: 4-6
| 228 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 14216, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in 14216, NY include Tapestry Charter School and P.s. 81.
How many public middle schools are located in 14216?
2 public middle schools are located in 14216.
What is the racial composition of students in 14216?
14216 public middle schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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