For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,984 students in 14228, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 248 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 14228, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 14228, NY are Willow Ridge Elementary School, Sweet Home Senior High School and Heritage Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 14228 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 14228, NY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14228, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Willow Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
480 Willow Ridge Dr
Buffalo, NY 14228
(716) 250-1575
Buffalo, NY 14228
(716) 250-1575
Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Sweet Home Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Sweet Home Rd
Buffalo, NY 14228
(716) 250-1203
Buffalo, NY 14228
(716) 250-1203
Gr: 9-12 | 1,105 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Heritage Heights Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2545 Sweet Home Rd
Buffalo, NY 14228
(716) 250-1525
Buffalo, NY 14228
(716) 250-1525
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 14228, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 14228, NY include Willow Ridge Elementary School, Sweet Home Senior High School and Heritage Heights Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 14228?
3 public schools are located in 14228.
What percentage of students in 14228 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 14228 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 14228?
14228 public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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