For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 859 students in 14224, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in 14224, NY are Northwood Elementary School and Winchester-potters Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 14224 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 14224, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14224, NY Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
250 Northwood Ave
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3640
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3640
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Winchester-potters Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
675 Potters Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3580
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3580
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
14224, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
900 Mill Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3695
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3695
675 Potters Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3600
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Western Ny Childs Psych Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1010 E & West Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 674-9730
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 674-9730
Gr: Inquire with school | 43 students Minority enrollment: 26%
Western Ny Ddso (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1200 East And West Road
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 517-3831
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 517-3831
Gr: Inquire with school | 5 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 14224, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in 14224, NY include Northwood Elementary School and Winchester-potters Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 14224?
2 public preschools are located in 14224.
What is the racial composition of students in 14224?
14224 public preschools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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