For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,440 students in 14226, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in 14226, NY are Smallwood Drive School and Windermere Blvd School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 14226 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 14226, NY have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14226, NY Public Preschools (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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 14226, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in 14226, NY include Smallwood Drive School and Windermere Blvd School.
How many public preschools are located in 14226?
2 public preschools are located in 14226.
What is the racial composition of students in 14226?
14226 public preschools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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