Best Public Schools in Zip Code 14226

Summary:

The 14226 zip code area in New York is home to a strong educational system, with 5 schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school grades. The standout schools in this area include Amherst Central High School, which ranks among the top high schools in the state, and Smallwood Drive School, an exceptional elementary school with high test scores and a relatively low free/reduced lunch rate.

The Amherst Central School District as a whole demonstrates strong academic performance, with all of its schools ranking in the top half of their respective categories statewide. The middle schools, such as Amherst Middle School, also show impressive results, particularly in Regents exams. The district's spending per student varies, ranging from $12,764 at Smallwood Drive School to $18,692 at Sweet Home Middle School, with an average of $16,343 per student.

Overall, the schools in the 14226 zip code area demonstrate a high level of academic excellence, with standout performances at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. The Sweet Home Central School District also serves a portion of this area, contributing to the diverse educational options available to families in the 14226 zip code.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Regents Common Core Algebra I (2024)	Regents Chemistry (2024)	Regents Common Core Algebra II (2024)	Regents Common Core English Language Arts (2024)	Regents Common Core Geometry (2024)	Regents Earth Science (2024)	Regents Global History and Geography (2024)	Regents Living Environment (2024)	Regents Physics (2024)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2024)	Regents Algebra I (2024)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2024)						NY State Assessments Math (2024)						NY State Assessments Science (2024)		% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Common Core Algebra I End of Course	Regents Chemistry End of Course	Regents Common Core Algebra II End of Course	Regents Common Core English Language Arts End of Course	Regents Common Core Geometry End of Course	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Global History and Geography End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents Physics End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Amherst Central High School	Public	9-12	4301 Main St	Amherst	14226	Erie County	Amherst Central School District	No	No	No	No	(716) 362-8100	886	81	10.9	30.1%	556 (62.8%)	122 (13.8%)	49 (5.5%)	113 (12.8%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (4.5%)	83.4	64^th of 1242 public high schools	94.8%		81.4	91^st of 1228 public high schools	92.6%	27	80.0	93.5	97.0	93.0	96.8	82.4	94.0	89.3	96.7	93.4	92.9															99.1	99.7	99.9	99.9	99.9	99.7	99.8	99.7	$16,343	$716	$15,627
Windermere Blvd School	Public	PK, KG-5	291 Windermere Blvd	Amherst	14226	Erie County	Amherst Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(716) 362-4100	761	65	11.6	46.4%	350 (46.0%)	183 (24.0%)	60 (7.9%)	113 (14.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (7.2%)	49.5	1186^th of 2445 public elementary schools	51.5%		44.2	1329^th of 2439 public elementary schools	45.5%	143												40.9	43.3	41.4				50.0	49.1	50.9				46.9		99.4	99.6	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.6	99.7	99.7	$14,727	$1,529	$13,198
Amherst Middle School	Public	6-8	55 Kings Hwy	Amherst	14226	Erie County	Amherst Central School District	No	No	No	No	(716) 362-7100	646	73	8.8	31.6%	407 (63.0%)	91 (14.1%)	37 (5.7%)	59 (9.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (7.7%)	84.5	184^th of 1504 public middle schools	87.8%		85.3	181^st of 1500 public middle schools	87.9%	3						100.0					100.0				54.4	71.1	74.7				63.0	79.3	78.6		63.9	99.7	99.7	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.7	99.9	100.0	$17,892	$1,270	$16,622
Smallwood Drive School	Public	PK, KG-5	300 Smallwood Dr	Amherst	14226	Erie County	Amherst Central School District	No	No	No	No	(716) 362-2100	679	50	13.7	15.6%	528 (77.8%)	38 (5.6%)	37 (5.4%)	34 (5.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (5.9%)	88.2	246^th of 2445 public elementary schools	89.9%		88.3	246^th of 2439 public elementary schools	89.9%													75.6	77.9	60.5				81.6	88.6	63.5				58.1		100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$12,764	$729	$12,034
Sweet Home Middle School	Public	6-8	4150 Maple Rd	Amherst	14226	Erie County	Sweet Home Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(716) 250-1450	800	73	10.9	47.5%	453 (56.6%)	152 (19.0%)	49 (6.1%)	96 (12.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (6.0%)	38.4	948^th of 1504 public middle schools	37.0%		45.8	805^th of 1500 public middle schools	46.3%	143								98.5			97.4				39.7	43.5	36.5				47.4	52.0	22.1		24.6	98.7	99.7	99.9	99.9	99.9	99.9	99.9	99.6	$18,692	$2,120	$16,572

Cities Near Zip Code 14226

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Amherst	0.64 mi	9	313^th
Buffalo	1.5 mi	89	734^th
Williamsville	1.92 mi	11	59^th
Cheektowaga	2.14 mi	13	579^th
Tonawanda	2.3 mi	6	552^nd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 14226

Smallwood Drive School

Amherst Middle School

Amherst Central High School

Windermere Blvd School

Sweet Home Middle School

Cities Near Zip Code 14226