For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,309 students in the neighborhood of Paramount, Buffalo, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Paramount are Herbert Hoover Middle School and Herbert Hoover Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Paramount, Buffalo, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Paramount, Buffalo, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Herbert Hoover Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
249 Thorncliff Rd
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8405
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8405
Gr: 5-7 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
199 Thorncliff Rd
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8414
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8414
Gr: K-5 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Paramount, Buffalo, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Paramount, Buffalo, NY include Herbert Hoover Middle School and Herbert Hoover Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Paramount, Buffalo?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Paramount, Buffalo.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Paramount, Buffalo?
the neighborhood of Paramount, Buffalo public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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