Best Schools in 14218, NY
14218, NY has 16 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 9 elementary) serving 8,589 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in 14218 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 14218, NY
The top high schools in 14218, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Seneca West Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Seneca Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1110 Students
2. Lackawanna High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lackawanna City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 560 Students
3. South Park High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buffalo City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 748 Students
Best Middle Schools in 14218, NY
The top middle schools in 14218, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Seneca Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 780 Students
2. Lackawanna Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lackawanna City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 407 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 14218, NY
The top elementary schools in 14218, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Seneca Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 652 Students
2. Allendale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Seneca Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 518 Students
3. Lorraine Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buffalo City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 699 Students
4. Discovery School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buffalo City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 543 Students
5. Martin Road Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lackawanna City School District • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 560 Students
6. Bilingual Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buffalo City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 319 Students
7. Truman Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lackawanna City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 357 Students
8. Our Lady Of Victory School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Our Lady Of Victory School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 129 Students
9. Baker Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baker Academy • Private • Grades KG - 5 • 63 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 14218, NY
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
14218, NY has a total population of 20,799 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 14218, 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 14218, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.97 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.85 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.12 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 14218, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 14218, 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 14218, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 14218, NY
How many schools are in 14218, NY?
14218, NY has 16 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 8,589 students in total.
How do schools in 14218 perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in 14218 score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in 14218 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 14218?
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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