For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,440 students in 14226, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in 14226, NY are Smallwood Drive School and Windermere Blvd School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 14226 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 14226, NY have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14226, NY Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
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 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 14226, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in 14226, NY include Smallwood Drive School and Windermere Blvd School.
How many public preschools are located in 14226?
2 public preschools are located in 14226.
What is the racial composition of students in 14226?
14226 public preschools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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