For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,486 students in 14224, NY (there are , serving 578 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 14224, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 14224, NY are West Seneca West Senior High School, West Seneca East Senior High School and Clinton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 14224 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 14224, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14224, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Seneca West Senior High School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3330 Seneca St
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3350
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3350
Grades: 9-12
| 1,116 students
Rank: #22.
West Seneca East Senior High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4760 Seneca St
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3300
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 775 students
Rank: #33.
Clinton Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4100 Clinton St
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3620
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3620
Grades: K-5
| 612 students
Rank: #44.
West Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1397 Orchard Park Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3250
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3250
Grades: K-5
| 699 students
Rank: #55.
Allendale Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1399 Orchard Park Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3660
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3660
Grades: K-5
| 521 students
Rank: #66.
West Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
395 Center Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3500
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 768 students
Rank: #77.
East Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1445 Center Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3530
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3530
Grades: 6-8
| 591 students
Rank: #88.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
250 Northwood Ave
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3640
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3640
Grades: PK-5
| 442 students
Rank: #99.
Winchester-potters Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
675 Potters Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3580
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3580
Grades: PK-5
| 430 students
Rank: n/an/a
Erie 1 Boces
Special Education School
355 Harlem Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 821-7001
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 821-7001
Grades: K-12
| 503 students
Rank: n/an/a
Western Psychiatric Center
Special Education School
1010 East & West Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-7191
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-7191
Grades: 6-12
| 29 students
14224, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
900 Mill Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3695
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3695
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1415 Center Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3560
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3560
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
675 Potters Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3600
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Western Ny Childs Psych Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1010 E & West Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 674-9730
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 674-9730
Grades: Inquire with school
| 43 students
Western Ny Ddso (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1200 East And West Road
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 517-3831
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 517-3831
Grades: Inquire with school
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 14224, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 14224, NY include West Seneca West Senior High School, West Seneca East Senior High School and Clinton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 14224?
11 public schools are located in 14224.
What percentage of students in 14224 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 14224 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 14224?
14224 public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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