Best 14226 New York Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,815 students in 14226, NY (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,353 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in 14226, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).

The top-ranked public schools in 14226, NY are Amherst Central High School, Smallwood Drive School and Amherst Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 14226 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 14226, NY have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public schools.

Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).