Forest Elementary School
Williamsville, NY · Williamsville Central School District · Grades PK-4
462nd of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 80%▲ Improving
Forest Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Forest Elementary School 462nd 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 80% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 75th in 2019 to 80th in 2025 — improving.
Forest Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Forest Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 513 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.3% | 78.2% | ▼ 2.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 3.9% | 7.8% | ▲ 3.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.0% | 5.7% | ▲ 2.7 pts | |
| Black | 4.5% | 5.1% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Asian | 7.6% | 3.3% | ▼ 4.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Forest Elementary School
Typical home value $424K in zip 14221 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Forest Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Smallwood Drive SchoolAmherst Central School District · 0.7 mi away474th of 2,326
ELA 75% · Math 73% - 8Maple West Elementary SchoolWilliamsville Central School District · 1.5 mi away622nd of 2,326
ELA 67% · Math 72% - 6Maplemere Elementary SchoolSweet Home Central School District · 1.6 mi away968th of 2,326
ELA 61% · Math 60% - 4Cleveland Hill Elementary SchoolCleveland Hill Union Free School District · 2.1 mi away1,437th of 2,326
ELA 49% · Math 49% - 4Maryvale Intermediate SchoolCheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District · 2.2 mi away1,523rd of 2,326
ELA 45% · Math 50% - 9Maple East Elementary SchoolWilliamsville Central School District · 2.2 mi away367th of 2,326
ELA 78% · Math 76% - 9Country Parkway Elementary SchoolWilliamsville Central School District · 2.5 mi away297th of 2,326
ELA 81% · Math 79% - 1Highgate HeightsBuffalo City School District · 2.6 mi away2,302nd of 2,326
ELA 12% · Math 17%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Forest Elementary School in?
Forest Elementary School is part of the Williamsville Central School District district in Williamsville, New York.
Is Forest Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Forest Elementary School 462nd of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 80% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Forest Elementary School?
White 78%, Hispanic 8%, Two or more races 6%, Black 5% (513 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Forest Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 14221 is $424K 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.