Best Public Schools in 14223 (Buffalo, NY) (2025-26)

Best 14223 New York Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,178 students in 14223, NY (there are , serving 1,237 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in 14223, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).

The top-ranked public schools in 14223, NY are Charles A Lindbergh Elementary School, Kenmore West Senior High School and Herbert Hoover Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 14223 have an score of 44% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 14223, NY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.

Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best 14223, NY Public Schools (2025-26)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

Charles A Lindbergh Elementary School

(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
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184 Irving Ter
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8410

Gr: K-4 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Rank: #22.

Kenmore West Senior High School

(Math: 41% | Reading: 50-54%)
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33 Highland Pky
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8401

Gr: 8-12 | 1,276 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Rank: #33.

Herbert Hoover Middle School

(Math: 45% | Reading: 38%)
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249 Thorncliff Rd
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8405

Gr: 5-7 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Rank: #44.

Herbert Hoover Elementary School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
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199 Thorncliff Rd
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8414

Gr: K-5 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Rank: #55.

Ben Franklin Middle School

(Math: 42% | Reading: 34%)
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540 Parkhurst Blvd
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8404

Gr: 5-7 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Rank: #66.

Ben Franklin Elementary School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
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500 Parkhurst Blvd
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8415

Gr: K-4 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

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14223, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Thomas Jefferson Elementary School (Closed 2014)

250 Athens Blvd
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8418

Gr: K-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 14223, NY?

The top-ranked public schools in 14223, NY include Charles A Lindbergh Elementary School, Kenmore West Senior High School and Herbert Hoover Middle School.

How many public schools are located in 14223?

6 public schools are located in 14223.

What percentage of students in 14223 go to public school?

77% of all K-12 students in 14223 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).

What is the racial composition of students in 14223?

14223 public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).