For the 2026 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 Sweet Home Middle 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 60% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Smallwood Drive School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Smallwood Dr
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 362-2100
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 362-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Amherst Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
55 Kings Hwy
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 362-7100
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 362-7100
Gr: 6-8 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Sweet Home Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4150 Maple Rd
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 250-1450
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 250-1450
Gr: 6-8 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Windermere Blvd School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
291 Windermere Blvd
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 362-4100
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 362-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
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 Sweet Home Middle 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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