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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 14228

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Schools

1,984

Students

Top rankedSweet Home Senior High School539^th of 1,234 New York high schools

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Sweet Home Senior High School up 20 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The 14228 zip code area in New York is home to 3 schools, including 2 elementary schools and 1 high school, all part of the Sweet Home Central School District. The data reveals a mix of academic performance, with the high school standing out for its strong Regents exam results, while the elementary schools show more varied outcomes.

Sweet Home Senior High School demonstrates impressive academic achievement, with proficiency rates above the state average in several key Regents exams. However, the school also faces challenges, including a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate. In contrast, Willow Ridge Elementary School stands out for its strong performance in 5th-grade science, English Language Arts, and math, outpacing both the district and state averages.

The data also reveals differences in per-student spending, with the high school spending more than the elementary schools. However, this higher spending does not necessarily translate to better performance across all metrics, suggesting that factors beyond just funding, such as teaching quality, curriculum, and school leadership, play a significant role in student outcomes. Overall, the schools in the 14228 zip code area present a nuanced picture, with both strengths and challenges that parents and the community should consider when evaluating educational options for their children.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Regents Chemistry (2025)	Regents Common Core Algebra II (2025)	Regents Common Core English Language Arts (2025)	Regents Common Core Geometry (2025)	Regents Earth Science (2025)	Regents Global History and Geography (2025)	Regents Living Environment (2025)	Regents Physics (2025)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2025)	Regents Algebra I (2025)	Regents Geometry (2025)	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 (2025)	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	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	Regents Geometry 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 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
Heritage Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2545 Sweet Home Rd	Amherst	14228	Erie County	Sweet Home Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(716) 250-1525	452	35	13.1	33.4%	211 (46.7%)	84 (18.6%)	58 (12.8%)	72 (15.9%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.1%)	35.2	1614^th of 2445 public elementary schools	34.0%		42.8	1362^nd of 2445 public elementary schools	44.3%	252												45.6	58.0	43.2	46.4	66.0	35.6	34.7	99.4	100.0	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.4	$22,105	$881	$21,224
Sweet Home Senior High School	Public	9-12	1901 Sweet Home Rd	Amherst	14228	Erie County	Sweet Home Central School District	No	No	No	No	(716) 250-1203	1,105	92	12.0	48.3%	581 (52.6%)	263 (23.8%)	81 (7.3%)	128 (11.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	51 (4.6%)	58	539^th of 1234 public high schools	56.3%		57.4	559^th of 1242 public high schools	55.0%	20	68.6	92.1	80.1	38.9	76.1	86.9	49.5	57.5	82.7	48.9	54.8								99.6	99.7	99.9	99.9	99.9	99.9	99.8	99.8	$26,076	$845	$25,231
Willow Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	480 Willow Ridge Dr	Amherst	14228	Erie County	Sweet Home Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(716) 250-1575	427	36	12.0	31.1%	208 (48.7%)	88 (20.6%)	42 (9.8%)	51 (11.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (8.9%)	36.8	1560^th of 2445 public elementary schools	36.2%		37.6	1520^th of 2445 public elementary schools	37.8%	40												38.9	36.4	58.3	38.2	37.9	62.0	60.4	98.6	99.2	99.7	99.7	99.7	98.9	99.2	98.6	$23,295	$1,299	$21,995

Cities Near Zip Code 14228

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Amherst	0.19 mi	9	335^th
Tonawanda	1.93 mi	6	528^th
Williamsville	2.04 mi	11	86^th
East Amherst	3.11 mi	4	46^th
North Tonawanda	3.12 mi	7	466^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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