For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,500 students in 14225, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 14225, NY are Cleveland Hill Middle School, Maryvale Middle School and Cheektowaga Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 14225 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 14225, NY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14225, NY Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 14225, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 14225, NY include Cleveland Hill Middle School, Maryvale Middle School and Cheektowaga Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 14225?
3 public middle schools are located in 14225.
What is the racial composition of students in 14225?
14225 public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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