For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 5,851 students in 14221, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 14221, NY are Maple East Elementary School, Sheridan Hill Elementary School and Country Parkway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 14221 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 14221, NY have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14221, NY Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maple East Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1500 Maple Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8800
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8800
Grades: K-4
| 624 students
Rank: #22.
Sheridan Hill Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4560 Boncrest Dr E
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 407-9250
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 407-9250
Grades: K-5
| 521 students
Rank: #33.
Country Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35 Hollybrook Dr
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-9860
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-9860
Grades: PK-4
| 580 students
Rank: #44.
Harris Hill Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4260 S Harris Hill Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 407-9175
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 407-9175
Grades: PK-5
| 463 students
Rank: #55.
Maple West Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
851 Maple Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8840
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8840
Grades: K-4
| 674 students
Rank: #66.
Forest Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 N Forest Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-9800
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-9800
Grades: PK-4
| 513 students
Rank: #77.
Heim Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
155 Heim Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8686
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8686
Grades: K-4
| 657 students
Rank: #88.
Heim Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
175 Heim Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8600
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8600
Grades: 5-8
| 603 students
Rank: #99.
Mill Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
505 Mill St
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8300
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8300
Grades: 5-8
| 727 students
Rank: #1010.
Maplemere Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
236 E Maplemere Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 250-1550
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 250-1550
Grades: K-6
| 489 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 14221, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 14221, NY include Maple East Elementary School, Sheridan Hill Elementary School and Country Parkway Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 14221?
10 public elementary schools are located in 14221.
What is the racial composition of students in 14221?
14221 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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