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Best 14224 New York Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,544 students in 14224, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 14224, NY are West Elementary School, Allendale Elementary School and Clinton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 14224 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 14224, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best 14224, NY Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1397 Orchard Park Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3250
Gr: K-5 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Allendale Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1399 Orchard Park Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3660
Gr: K-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Clinton Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4100 Clinton St
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3620
Gr: K-5 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
West Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
395 Center Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
East Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1445 Center Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3530
Gr: 6-8 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
250 Northwood Ave
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3640
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Winchester-potters Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
675 Potters Rd
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
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
Gr: 2-12 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 14224, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 14224, NY include West Elementary School, Allendale Elementary School and Clinton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 14224?
9 public elementary schools are located in 14224.
What is the racial composition of students in 14224?
14224 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

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