School District · New York
Amherst Central School District
📍 Buffalo, NY · Erie County · NCES LEAID 3602920
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Mailing Address
55 KINGS HWY, AMHERST, NY 14226
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
3602920
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Amherst Central School District1 zip code
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Amherst Central School District?▼
Amherst Central School District serves 1 zip code: 14226. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Amherst Central School District rated?▼
Amherst Central School District has an overall rating of 9 out of 10 (Excellent), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 84th percentile among New York school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within New York only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Amherst Central School District?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 2,964 students across 4 schools for Amherst Central School District.
What grades does Amherst Central School District serve?▼
Amherst Central School District is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact Amherst Central School District?▼
You can reach Amherst Central School District by phone at (716)362-3000 or by mail at 55 KINGS HWY, AMHERST, NY 14226. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.
About Amherst Central School District
Amherst Central School District is a public school district serving 1 zip code in New York, primarily in Erie County. It carries an overall rating of 9/10 (Excellent), the 84th percentile among New York districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other New York districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.
District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can
be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your
assignment with the district office at (716)362-3000 before making a housing decision.