📊 Data: NCES CCD 2024–2025·🔄 Updated: May 2026·Editorial standards
📍 Buffalo, NY · Erie County

Buffalo City School District

Grades Pre-K – 12th · 30,124 students · 60 schools · 17 zip codes

1
out of 10 Rating Poor
State reading & math proficiency · 3rd percentile among New York districts. Ranked within New York only — not comparable across states.
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School District · New York
Buffalo City School District
📍 Buffalo, NY · Erie County · NCES LEAID 3605850
1/10
Rating
30,124
Students
60
Schools
Pre-K – 12th
Grade Span
17
Zip Codes
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Phone
(716)816-3575
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District Mailing Address
712 CITY HALL, BUFFALO, NY 14202
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Enrollment
30,124 students
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Schools
60
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County
Erie County, NY
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
3605850
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Buffalo City School District17 zip codes
Zip CodeCityCountyState
14201BuffaloErie CountyNY
14202BuffaloErie CountyNY
14203BuffaloErie CountyNY
14204BuffaloErie CountyNY
14206BuffaloErie CountyNY
14207BuffaloErie CountyNY
14208BuffaloErie CountyNY
14209BuffaloErie CountyNY
14210BuffaloErie CountyNY
14211BuffaloErie CountyNY
14212BuffaloErie CountyNY
14213BuffaloErie CountyNY
14214BuffaloErie CountyNY
14215BuffaloErie CountyNY
14216BuffaloErie CountyNY
14220BuffaloErie CountyNY
14222BuffaloErie CountyNY
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Buffalo City School District?▼
Buffalo City School District serves 17 zip codes: 14201, 14202, 14203, 14204, 14206, 14207, 14208, 14209, 14210, 14211, 14212, 14213, 14214, 14215, 14216, 14220, 14222. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Buffalo City School District rated?▼
Buffalo City School District has an overall rating of 1 out of 10 (Poor), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 3rd percentile among New York school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within New York only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Buffalo City School District?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 30,124 students across 60 schools for Buffalo City School District.
What grades does Buffalo City School District serve?▼
Buffalo City School District is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact Buffalo City School District?▼
You can reach Buffalo City School District by phone at (716)816-3575 or by mail at 712 CITY HALL, BUFFALO, NY 14202. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.

About Buffalo City School District

Buffalo City School District is a public school district serving 17 zip codes in New York, primarily in Erie County. It carries an overall rating of 1/10 (Poor), the 3rd percentile among New York districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other New York districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.

District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your assignment with the district office at (716)816-3575 before making a housing decision.

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