For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,392 students in 14224, NY (there are 5 private schools, serving 704 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 14224, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 14224, NY are West Seneca West Senior High School, West Seneca East Senior High School and West Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 14224 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 14224, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14224, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Seneca West Senior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3330 Seneca St
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3350
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3350
Gr: 9-12 | 1,069 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
West Seneca East Senior High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4760 Seneca St
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3300
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
West Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1397 Orchard Park Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3250
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3250
Gr: K-5 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Allendale Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1399 Orchard Park Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3660
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3660
Gr: K-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Clinton Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4100 Clinton St
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3620
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3620
Gr: K-5 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
250 Northwood Ave
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3640
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3640
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #99.
Winchester-potters Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
675 Potters Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3580
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3580
Gr: PK-5 | 422 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 schools in 14224, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 14224, NY include West Seneca West Senior High School, West Seneca East Senior High School and West Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 14224?
11 public schools are located in 14224.
What percentage of students in 14224 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 14224 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 14224?
14224 public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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