For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,815 students in 14226, NY (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,353 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in 14226, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 14226, NY are Amherst Central High School, Smallwood Drive School and Amherst Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 14226 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 14226, NY have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14226, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amherst Central High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4301 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 362-8100
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 362-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Smallwood Drive School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Smallwood Dr
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 362-2100
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 362-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Amherst Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
55 Kings Hwy
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 362-7100
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 362-7100
Gr: 6-8 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Sweet Home Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4150 Maple Rd
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 250-1450
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 250-1450
Gr: 6-8 | 858 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Windermere Blvd School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
291 Windermere Blvd
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 362-4100
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 362-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 14226, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 14226, NY include Amherst Central High School, Smallwood Drive School and Amherst Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 14226?
5 public schools are located in 14226.
What percentage of students in 14226 go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in 14226 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 14226?
14226 public schools minority enrollment is 41% 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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