For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,867 students in 14224, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 14224, NY are West Middle School and East Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 14224 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 14224, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14224, NY Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
395 Center Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3500
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
East Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1445 Center Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3530
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3530
Gr: 6-8 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Erie 1 Boces
Special Education School
355 Harlem Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 821-7000
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 821-7000
Gr: K-12 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Western Psychiatric Center
Special Education School
1010 East & West Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-7191
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-7191
Gr: 2-12 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 14224, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 14224, NY include West Middle School and East Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 14224?
4 public middle schools are located in 14224.
What is the racial composition of students in 14224?
14224 public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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