Willow Ridge Elementary School
Amherst, NY · Sweet Home Central School District · Grades PK-5
1,647th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 29%▼ Declining
Willow Ridge Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Willow Ridge Elementary School 1,647th of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 29% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 55th in 2019 to 29th in 2025 — declining.
Willow Ridge Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Willow Ridge Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 394 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.9% | 53.0% | ▼ 17.9 pts | |
| Black | 18.5% | 16.2% | ▼ 2.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 3.9% | 10.2% | ▲ 6.3 pts | |
| Asian | 4.5% | 10.2% | ▲ 5.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.5% | 10.2% | ▲ 8.7 pts |
Homes near Willow Ridge Elementary School
Typical home value $357K in zip 14228 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Willow Ridge Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Glendale Elementary SchoolSweet Home Central School District · 1 mi away1,372nd of 2,326
ELA 50% · Math 50% - 4Heritage Heights Elementary SchoolSweet Home Central School District · 1.1 mi away1,483rd of 2,326
ELA 48% · Math 48% - 7Heim Elementary SchoolWilliamsville Central School District · 2.3 mi away734th of 2,326
ELA 62% · Math 72% - 6Maplemere Elementary SchoolSweet Home Central School District · 2.4 mi away968th of 2,326
ELA 61% · Math 60% - 6Thomas A Edison Elementary SchoolKenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District · 2.6 mi away972nd of 2,326
ELA 57% · Math 64% - 3Spruce SchoolNorth Tonawanda City School District · 2.7 mi away1,847th of 2,326
ELA 36% · Math 43% - 4Ben Franklin Elementary SchoolKenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District · 3.1 mi away1,531st of 2,326
ELA 44% · Math 50% - 8Maple West Elementary SchoolWilliamsville Central School District · 3.1 mi away622nd of 2,326
ELA 67% · Math 72%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Willow Ridge Elementary School in?
Willow Ridge Elementary School is part of the Sweet Home Central School District district in Amherst, New York.
Is Willow Ridge Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Willow Ridge Elementary School 1,647th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 29% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Willow Ridge Elementary School?
White 53%, Black 16%, Hispanic 10%, Asian 10% (394 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Willow Ridge Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 14228 is $357K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.