Schools near ZIP 14226

10 public schools within 2 miles, nearest first.

All schools in Amherst

Subject percentages show the share of students who met or exceeded the state standard.

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Amherst Central High School
Grades 9–12 · Amherst Central School District
0.7 mi
88%
+32 vs state
89%
+13 vs state
85%
+28 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 89% in 2021-22 → 87% in 2024-25 33% 865 White 63%
Windermere Blvd School
Grades PK–5 · Amherst Central School District
1.1 mi
59%
+1 vs state
56%
+1 vs state
49%
+4 vs state
12% Average of math, English and science: 45% in 2022-23 → 57% in 2024-25 45% 738 White 44%
Amherst Middle School
Grades 6–8 · Amherst Central School District
1.1 mi
71%
+19 vs state
62%
+11 vs state
67%
+24 vs state
5% Average of math, English and science: 71% in 2022-23 → 66% in 2024-25 36% 646 White 60%
Smallwood Drive School
Grades PK–5 · Amherst Central School District
1.2 mi
73%
+16 vs state
75%
+20 vs state
71%
+26 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 75% in 2022-23 → 74% in 2024-25 17% 708 White 76%
Maplemere Elementary School
Grades K–5 · Sweet Home Central School District
1.4 mi
60%
+2 vs state
61%
+6 vs state
56%
+11 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 62% in 2022-23 → 60% in 2024-25 45% 488 White 57%
Highgate Heights
Grades PK–8 · Buffalo City School District
1.6 mi
17%
−38 vs state
12%
−41 vs state
16%
−28 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 13% in 2022-23 → 14% in 2024-25 93% 407 Black 65%
Sweet Home Middle School
Grades 6–8 · Sweet Home Central School District
1.6 mi
41%
−12 vs state
39%
−12 vs state
27%
−16 vs state
4% Average of math, English and science: 44% in 2022-23 → 40% in 2024-25 41% 858 White 55%
Ben Franklin Elementary School
Grades K–4 · Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District
1.8 mi
50%
−9 vs state
44%
−11 vs state
— 16% Average of math, English and science: 31% in 2022-23 → 47% in 2024-25 51% 460 White 59%
Ben Franklin Middle School
Grades 5–7 · Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District
1.8 mi
46%
−8 vs state
46%
−7 vs state
47%
+2 vs state
14% Average of math, English and science: 32% in 2022-23 → 46% in 2024-25 46% 654 White 70%
Forest Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · Williamsville Central School District
1.9 mi
80%
+20 vs state
69%
+14 vs state
— Average of math, English and science: 75% in 2022-23 → 74% in 2024-25 23% 515 White 80%

Overall change: average of the three subjects, latest year vs. 3 years earlier (↑4% means the average rate went up 4 points, e.g. 82% → 86%; — means within ±2%). Low income = eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.