Best Schools in 14215, NY
14215, NY has 20 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 12 elementary) serving 10,229 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in 14215 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 14215, NY
The top high schools in 14215, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Amherst Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amherst Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 870 Students
2. Cleveland Hill High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cleveland Hill Union Free School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 385 Students
3. Frederick Olmsted #156
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Buffalo City School District • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 904 Students
4. Cheektowaga High School
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Projected Test Scores
Cheektowaga Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 705 Students
5. Math Science Technology Preparatory School At 197
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buffalo City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 435 Students
Best Middle Schools in 14215, NY
The top middle schools in 14215, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Amherst Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amherst Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 623 Students
2. Cleveland Hill Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Cleveland Hill Union Free School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 298 Students
3. Cheektowaga Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Cheektowaga Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 627 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 14215, NY
The top elementary schools in 14215, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Smallwood Drive School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amherst Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 659 Students
2. Cleveland Hill Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cleveland Hill Union Free School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 646 Students
3. Ps 61 Arthur O Eve School Of Distinction
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Projected Test Scores
Buffalo City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 264 Students
4. Westminster Community Charter School
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Projected Test Scores
Westminster Community Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 427 Students
5. King Center Charter School
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Projected Test Scores
King Center Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 412 Students
6. Union East Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cheektowaga Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 895 Students
7. Harvey Austin School #97
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Projected Test Scores
Buffalo City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 516 Students
8. Highgate Heights
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Projected Test Scores
Buffalo City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 382 Students
9. Charter School Of Inquiry
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charter School Of Inquiry • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 268 Students
10. Ps 82
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Projected Test Scores
Buffalo City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 274 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 14215, NY
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
14215, NY has a total population of 43,144 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 14215, NY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 14215, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
31.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.48 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.82 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 14215, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 14215, NY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 14215, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 14215, NY
How many schools are in 14215, NY?
14215, NY has 20 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 10,229 students in total.
How do schools in 14215 perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in 14215 score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in 14215 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 14215?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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