For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,446 students in 14226, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in 14226, NY are 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 middle schools in zipcode 14226 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 14226, NY have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14226, NY Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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 middle schools in 14226, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in 14226, NY include Amherst Middle School and Sweet Home Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 14226?
2 public middle schools are located in 14226.
What is the racial composition of students in 14226?
14226 public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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