For the 2025 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 average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 14223, NY have an average ranking of 4/10, 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kenmore West Senior High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
33 Highland Pky
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8401
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8401
Grades: 8-12
| 1,276 students
Rank: #22.
Herbert Hoover Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
249 Thorncliff Rd
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8405
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8405
Grades: 5-7
| 764 students
Rank: #33.
Ben Franklin Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
540 Parkhurst Blvd
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8404
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8404
Grades: 5-7
| 616 students
14223, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
250 Athens Blvd
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8418
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8418
Grades: K-5
| 289 students
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).
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