For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 5,914 students in 14221, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 14221, NY are Country Parkway Elementary School, Maple East Elementary School and Sheridan Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 14221 have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 14221, NY have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14221, NY Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Country Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
35 Hollybrook Dr
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-9860
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-9860
Gr: PK-4 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Maple East Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1500 Maple Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8800
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8800
Gr: K-4 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Sheridan Hill Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4560 Boncrest Dr E
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 407-9250
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 407-9250
Gr: K-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Maple West Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
851 Maple Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8840
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8840
Gr: K-4 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Harris Hill Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4260 S Harris Hill Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 407-9175
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 407-9175
Gr: K-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Heim Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
155 Heim Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8686
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8686
Gr: K-4 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Forest Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 N Forest Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-9800
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-9800
Gr: PK-4 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #88.
Heim Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
175 Heim Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8600
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8600
Gr: 5-8 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #99.
Mill Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 Mill St
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8300
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8300
Gr: 5-8 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1010.
Maplemere Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
236 E Maplemere Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 250-1550
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 250-1550
Gr: K-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 14221, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 14221, NY include Country Parkway Elementary School, Maple East Elementary School and Sheridan Hill Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 14221?
10 public elementary schools are located in 14221.
What is the racial composition of students in 14221?
14221 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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