For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,178 students in 14223, NY (there are 3 private schools, 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 Kenmore West Senior High School, Charles A Lindbergh Elementary School and Herbert Hoover Elementary 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 average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 14223, NY have an average ranking of 4/10, 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kenmore West Senior High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
33 Highland Pky
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8401
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8401
Grades: 8-12
| 1,276 students
Rank: #22.
Charles A Lindbergh Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
184 Irving Ter
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8410
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8410
Grades: K-4
| 463 students
Rank: #33.
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
199 Thorncliff Rd
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8414
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8414
Grades: K-5
| 599 students
Rank: #44.
Herbert Hoover Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
249 Thorncliff Rd
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8405
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8405
Grades: 5-7
| 764 students
Rank: #55.
Ben Franklin Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
540 Parkhurst Blvd
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8404
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8404
Grades: 5-7
| 616 students
Rank: #66.
Ben Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Parkhurst Blvd
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8415
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8415
Grades: K-4
| 460 students
14223, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
250 Athens Blvd
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8418
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8418
Grades: K-5
| 289 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 14223, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 14223, NY include Kenmore West Senior High School, Charles A Lindbergh Elementary School and Herbert Hoover Elementary 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).
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