Best Public Middle Schools in 14223 (Buffalo, NY) (2025-26)

Best 14223 New York Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,656 students in 14223, NY.

The top ranked public middle schools in 14223, NY are Kenmore West Senior High School, Herbert Hoover Middle School and Ben Franklin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle schools in zipcode 14223 have an score of 43% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 14223, NY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best 14223, NY Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

Kenmore West Senior High School

(Math: 41% | Reading: 50-54%)
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33 Highland Pky
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8401

Gr: 8-12 | 1,276 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Rank: #22.

Herbert Hoover Middle School

(Math: 45% | Reading: 38%)
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249 Thorncliff Rd
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8405

Gr: 5-7 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Rank: #33.

Ben Franklin Middle School

(Math: 42% | Reading: 34%)
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540 Parkhurst Blvd
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8404

Gr: 5-7 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

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Thomas Jefferson Elementary School (Closed 2014)

250 Athens Blvd
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8418

Gr: K-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 14223, NY?

The top ranked public middle schools in 14223, NY include Kenmore West Senior High School, Herbert Hoover Middle School and Ben Franklin Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in 14223?

3 public middle schools are located in 14223.

What is the racial composition of students in 14223?

14223 public middle schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).