For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,891 students in 14224, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in 14224, NY are West Middle School and East Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø middle schools in zipcode 14224 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 14224, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14224, NY ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
395 Center Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3500
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 768 students
Rank: #22.
East Middle School
(Math: 40% | 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: 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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 middle schools in 14224, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in 14224, NY include West Middle School and East Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 14224?
4 public middle schools are located in 14224.
What is the racial composition of students in 14224?
14224 public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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