For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,187 students in 14223, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 1,220 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 14223, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 14223, NY are Charles A Lindbergh Elementary School, Kenmore West Senior High School and Herbert Hoover Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 14223 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 14223, NY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14223, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charles A Lindbergh Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
184 Irving Ter
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8410
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8410
Gr: K-4 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Kenmore West Senior High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
33 Highland Pky
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8401
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8401
Gr: 8-12 | 1,235 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Herbert Hoover Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
249 Thorncliff Rd
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8405
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8405
Gr: 5-7 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
199 Thorncliff Rd
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8414
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8414
Gr: K-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Ben Franklin Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
540 Parkhurst Blvd
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8404
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8404
Gr: 5-7 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
Ben Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Parkhurst Blvd
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8415
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8415
Gr: K-4 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 14223, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 14223, NY include Charles A Lindbergh Elementary School, Kenmore West Senior High School and Herbert Hoover Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 14223?
6 public schools are located in 14223.
What percentage of students in 14223 go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 14223 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 14223?
14223 public schools minority enrollment is 33% 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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