For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,309 students in the neighborhood of Paramount, Buffalo, NY.
The top ranked public schools in Paramount are Herbert Hoover Elementary School and Herbert Hoover Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Paramount, Buffalo, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Paramount, Buffalo, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
199 Thorncliff Rd
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8414
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8414
Grades: K-5
| 599 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Paramount, Buffalo, NY?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Paramount, Buffalo, NY include Herbert Hoover Elementary School and Herbert Hoover Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Paramount, Buffalo?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Paramount, Buffalo.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Paramount, Buffalo?
the neighborhood of Paramount, Buffalo public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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