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Best Schools in 14226, NY
14226, NY has 14 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 7,817 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 59%, so schools in 14226 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 14226, NY
The top high schools in 14226, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Amherst Central High School
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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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Cleveland Hill Union Free School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 385 Students
3. Sweet Home Senior High School
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Sweet Home Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1072 Students
4. Math Science Technology Preparatory School At 197
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Buffalo City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 435 Students
Best Middle Schools in 14226, NY
The top middle schools in 14226, 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. Sweet Home Middle School
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Sweet Home Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 768 Students
3. Cleveland Hill Middle School
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Cleveland Hill Union Free School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 298 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 14226, NY
The top elementary schools in 14226, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Smallwood Drive School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amherst Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 659 Students
2. Maplemere Elementary School
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Sweet Home Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 491 Students
3. Windermere Blvd School
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Amherst Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 748 Students
4. Cleveland Hill Elementary School
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Cleveland Hill Union Free School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 646 Students
5. Highgate Heights
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Buffalo City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 382 Students
6. St Benedict School
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St Benedict School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 266 Students
7. Christ The King Elementary School
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Christ The King Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 174 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 14226, NY
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
14226, NY has a total population of 29,884 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 55% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 14226, 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 14226, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.62 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.11 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.52 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 14226, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 14226, 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 14226, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 14226, NY
How many schools are in 14226, NY?
14226, NY has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 7,817 students in total.
How do schools in 14226 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 14226 score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 59%, so on average schools in 14226 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 14226?
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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- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 71%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations