For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,836 students in 14228, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 238 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 14228, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 14228, NY are Sweet Home Senior High School, Willow Ridge Elementary School and Heritage Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 14228 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 14228, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14228, NY Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sweet Home Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1901 Sweet Home Rd
Buffalo, NY 14228
(716) 250-1203
Buffalo, NY 14228
(716) 250-1203
Grades: 9-12
| 1,072 students
Rank: #22.
Willow Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
480 Willow Ridge Dr
Buffalo, NY 14228
(716) 250-1575
Buffalo, NY 14228
(716) 250-1575
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
Rank: #33.
Heritage Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2545 Sweet Home Rd
Buffalo, NY 14228
(716) 250-1525
Buffalo, NY 14228
(716) 250-1525
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 14228, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 14228, NY include Sweet Home Senior High School, Willow Ridge Elementary School and Heritage Heights Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 14228?
3 public schools are located in 14228.
What percentage of students in 14228 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 14228 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 14228?
14228 public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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