For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,922 students in 14225, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 370 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 14225, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 14225, NY are Cleveland Hill High School, Maryvale High School and Cheektowaga High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 14225 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 14225, NY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14225, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cleveland Hill High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
105 Mapleview Rd
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 836-7200
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 836-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Maryvale High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1050 Maryvale Dr
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 631-7481
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 631-7481
Gr: 9-12 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Cheektowaga High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3600 Union Rd
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 686-3602
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 686-3602
Gr: 9-12 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Cleveland Hill Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
105 Mapleview Rd
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 836-7200
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 836-7200
Gr: 6-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Maryvale Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1050 Maryvale Dr
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 631-7425
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 631-7425
Gr: 6-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Maryvale Intermediate School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1050 Maryvale Dr
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 631-7423
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 631-7423
Gr: 3-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
Cleveland Hill Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 Mapleview Rd
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 836-7200
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 836-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #88.
Cheektowaga Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3600 Union Rd
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 686-3660
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 686-3660
Gr: 5-8 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #99.
Union East Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3550 Union Rd
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 686-3620
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 686-3620
Gr: PK-4 | 963 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
1 Nagel Dr
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 685-5800
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 685-5800
Gr: PK-2 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 14225, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 14225, NY include Cleveland Hill High School, Maryvale High School and Cheektowaga High School.
How many public schools are located in 14225?
10 public schools are located in 14225.
What percentage of students in 14225 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 14225 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 14225?
14225 public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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