For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,886 students in 14226, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 14226, NY are Smallwood Drive School, Amherst Middle School and Windermere Blvd School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 14226 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 14226, NY have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14226, NY Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Smallwood Drive School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Smallwood Dr
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 362-2100
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 362-2100
Grades: PK-5
| 679 students
Rank: #22.
Amherst Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
55 Kings Hwy
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 362-7100
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 362-7100
Grades: 6-8
| 646 students
Rank: #33.
Windermere Blvd School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
291 Windermere Blvd
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 362-4100
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 362-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 761 students
Rank: #44.
Sweet Home Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4150 Maple Rd
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 250-1450
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 250-1450
Grades: 6-8
| 800 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 14226, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 14226, NY include Smallwood Drive School, Amherst Middle School and Windermere Blvd School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 14226?
4 public elementary schools are located in 14226.
What is the racial composition of students in 14226?
14226 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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