For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,772 students in 14226, NY (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,464 private students). 72% of all K-12 students in 14226, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 14226, NY are Amherst Central High School, Smallwood Drive School and Amherst Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 14226 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 14226, NY have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14226, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Amherst Central High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4301 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 362-8100
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 362-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 886 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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 schools in 14226, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 14226, NY include Amherst Central High School, Smallwood Drive School and Amherst Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 14226?
5 public schools are located in 14226.
What percentage of students in 14226 go to public school?
72% of all K-12 students in 14226 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 14226?
14226 public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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