Best Public Schools in Zip Code 14047

Summary:

The 14047 zip code is home to a single standout elementary school, Highland Elementary School. This 364-student school consistently outperforms both the Evans-Brant Central School District (Lake Shore) and the state of New York in English Language Arts, Math, and Science proficiency on state assessments. With a favorable 10.7-to-1 student-teacher ratio and $24,040 spent per student, Highland Elementary provides a quality education to its diverse student population, 40.93% of whom qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

Highland Elementary's academic excellence is reflected in its 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it in the top half of New York elementary schools. In 2024-2025, the school's 3rd grade ELA proficiency rate was 72.09%, compared to the district's 48.12% and the state's 54.15%. Similarly, its 5th grade Science proficiency rate of 48.65% was significantly higher than the district's 34.29% and the state's 45.02%. These standout performance metrics suggest that Highland Elementary is employing effective teaching strategies and allocating resources in a way that drives student achievement.

Overall, the data indicates that Highland Elementary School is a shining example of a high-performing elementary school in the 14047 zip code, providing a quality education to its diverse student population. The school's consistently strong academic results, favorable student-teacher ratio, and significant per-student spending make it an attractive option for families in the area seeking a top-notch elementary education.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2025)			NY State Assessments Math (2025)			NY State Assessments Science (2025)	% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	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 Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th 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
Highland Elementary School	Public	K-5	6745 Erie Rd	Derby	14047	Erie County	Evans-Brant Central School District (Lake Shore)	No	No	No	No	(716) 926-2461	344	33	10.3	36.3%	274 (79.7%)	3 (0.9%)	28 (8.1%)	6 (1.7%)	14 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.5%)	63.9	850^th of 2445 public elementary schools	65.2%		58.8	933^rd of 2445 public elementary schools	61.8%	83	72.1	66.7	55.6	69.8	61.7	59.0	48.7	98.8	98.8	99.4	99.4	99.4	98.8	99.4	98.8	$30,934	$5,298	$25,636

Cities Near Zip Code 14047

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Derby	0.96 mi	1	271^st
Lake View	3.09 mi	1	55^th
Angola	4.06 mi	5	675^th
Eden	5.45 mi	3	183^rd
Hamburg	5.49 mi	11	290^th

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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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