Northwood Elementary School
West Seneca, NY · West Seneca Central School District · Grades PK-5
1,706th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 27%▼ Declining
Northwood Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Northwood Elementary School 1,706th 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 27% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 52th in 2019 to 27th in 2025 — declining.
Northwood Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Northwood Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 442 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.6% | 64.7% | ▼ 15.9 pts | |
| Black | 4.4% | 11.1% | ▲ 6.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 5.0% | 10.6% | ▲ 5.6 pts | |
| Asian | 4.8% | 10.2% | ▲ 5.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.6% | 2.5% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Northwood Elementary School
Typical home value $298K in zip 14224 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Northwood Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Clinton Elementary SchoolWest Seneca Central School District · 0.6 mi away927th of 2,326
ELA 60% · Math 63% - –Theodore Roosevelt SchoolCheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District · 2.2 mi away
- 3South Buffalo Charter SchoolSouth Buffalo Charter School · 3.1 mi away · charter1,791st of 2,326
ELA 40% · Math 42% - 3Winchester-Potters Elementary SchoolWest Seneca Central School District · 3.1 mi away1,850th of 2,326
ELA 40% · Math 39% - 2Union East Elementary SchoolCheektowaga Central School District · 3.2 mi away1,983rd of 2,326
ELA 35% · Math 36% - 6Cayuga Heights Elementary SchoolDepew Union Free School District · 3.3 mi away1,095th of 2,326
ELA 60% · Math 55% - 1PS 27 Hillery Park AcademyBuffalo City School District · 3.4 mi away2,225th of 2,326
ELA 24% · Math 23% - 5Woodrow Wilson Elementary SchoolCheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District · 3.4 mi away1,240th of 2,326
ELA 51% · Math 56%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Northwood Elementary School in?
Northwood Elementary School is part of the West Seneca Central School District district in West Seneca, New York.
Is Northwood Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Northwood Elementary School 1,706th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 27% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Northwood Elementary School?
White 65%, Black 11%, Hispanic 11%, Asian 10% (442 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Northwood Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 14224 is $298K 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.