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Rooted in history and shaped by growth, Amherst is one of Western New York’s most desirable places to live. Originally settled in the early 1800s, the town honors its past while embracing a vibrant, forward-thinking community. Amherst offers a wide range of housing options—from classic colonial homes to contemporary developments—along with top-rated schools, expansive parks, bustling shopping districts, and easy access to nearby Buffalo and major highways. With a strong sense of community and a well-balanced mix of heritage and progress, Amherst continues to attract homebuyers, families, and professionals alike.

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Schools In The Area

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Forest Elementary School 716-626-9800 Public PK-4
Harris Hill Elementary School 716-407-9175 Public KG-5
Casey Middle School 716-626-8585 Public 5-8
Williamsville South High School 716-626-8200 Public 9-12
Forest Elementary School 716-626-9800 Public PK-4
Harris Hill Elementary School 716-407-9175 Public KG-5
Maple East Elementary School 716-626-8800 Public KG-4
Maple West Elementary School 716-626-8840 Public KG-4
Country Parkway Elementary School 716-626-9860 Public PK-4
Maplemere Elementary School 716-250-1550 Public KG-5
Smallwood Drive School 716-362-2100 Public KG-5
Windermere Blvd School 716-362-4100 Public PK-5
Willow Ridge Elementary School 716-250-1575 Public KG-5
Heim Elementary School 716-626-8686 Public KG-4
Sheridan Hill Elementary School 716-407-9250 Public KG-5
Heritage Heights Elementary School 716-250-1525 Public KG-5
Christian Central Academy 716-634-4821 Private KG-12
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary School 171-663-3744 Private PK-8
Christ the King Elementary School 716-839-0473 Private PK-8
Gateway-Longview Lynde School 716-783-3100 Private PK-12
St Benedict School 716-835-2518 Private KG-8
Jewish Heritage Day School/Ohr Temimim 716-568-0226 Private PK-9
Forest Elementary School 716-626-9800 Public PK-4
Harris Hill Elementary School 716-407-9175 Public KG-5
Maple West Elementary School 716-626-8840 Public KG-4
Maple East Elementary School 716-626-8800 Public KG-4
Country Parkway Elementary School 716-626-9860 Public PK-4
Casey Middle School 716-626-8585 Public 5-8
Smallwood Drive School 716-362-2100 Public KG-5
Maplemere Elementary School 716-250-1550 Public KG-5
Mill Middle School 716-626-8300 Public 5-8
Windermere Blvd School 716-362-4100 Public PK-5
Willow Ridge Elementary School 716-250-1575 Public KG-5
Heim Elementary School 716-626-8686 Public KG-4
Heim Middle School 716-626-8600 Public 5-8
Sheridan Hill Elementary School 716-407-9250 Public KG-5
Amherst Middle School 716-362-7100 Public 6-8
Heritage Heights Elementary School 716-250-1525 Public KG-5
Sweet Home Middle School 716-250-1450 Public 6-8
Christian Central Academy 716-634-4821 Private KG-12
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary School 171-663-3744 Private PK-8
St Benedict School 716-835-2518 Private KG-8
Gateway-Longview Lynde School 716-783-3100 Private PK-12
Jewish Heritage Day School/Ohr Temimim 716-568-0226 Private PK-9
Christ the King Elementary School 716-839-0473 Private PK-8
Casey Middle School 716-626-8585 Public 5-8
Mill Middle School 716-626-8300 Public 5-8
Amherst Middle School 716-362-7100 Public 6-8
Heim Middle School 716-626-8600 Public 5-8
Sweet Home Middle School 716-250-1450 Public 6-8
Christ the King Elementary School 716-839-0473 Private PK-8
St Benedict School 716-835-2518 Private KG-8
Gateway-Longview Lynde School 716-783-3100 Private PK-12
Jewish Heritage Day School/Ohr Temimim 716-568-0226 Private PK-9
Christian Central Academy 716-634-4821 Private KG-12
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary School 171-663-3744 Private PK-8
Williamsville South High School 716-626-8200 Public 9-12
Amherst Central High School 716-362-8100 Public 9-12
Williamsville North High School 716-626-8500 Public 9-12
Sweet Home Senior High School 716-250-1203 Public 9-12
Gateway-Longview Lynde School 716-783-3100 Private PK-12
Jewish Heritage Day School/Ohr Temimim 716-568-0226 Private PK-9
Christian Central Academy 716-634-4821 Private KG-12

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