For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 4,278 students in 14207, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 14207, NY are Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel, Charter School For Applied Technologies and West Hertel Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 14207 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 14207, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14207, NY Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
665 Hertel Ave
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 424-0555
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 424-0555
Gr: K-8 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Charter School For Applied Technologies
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2303 Kenmore Ave
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 876-7505
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 876-7505
Gr: K-12 | 2,312 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
West Hertel Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
489 Hertel Ave
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 816-4150
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 816-4150
Gr: PK-8 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
P.s. 65 Roosevelt Ecc
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
249 Skillen St
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 816-3430
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 816-3430
Gr: PK-4 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
Pfc William J Grabiarz #79
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
225 Lawn Ave
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 816-4040
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 816-4040
Gr: PK-8 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
14207, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
101 Hertel Ave
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 871-6006
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 871-6006
Gr: 3-8 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
51 Ontario St
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 816-4360
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 816-4360
Gr: 12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 14207, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 14207, NY include Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel, Charter School For Applied Technologies and West Hertel Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 14207?
5 public elementary schools are located in 14207.
What is the racial composition of students in 14207?
14207 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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