Top 20 Best Buffalo Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 55 private schools serving 13,112 students in Buffalo, NY (there are 138 public schools, serving 75,691 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in Buffalo, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
The best top ranked private schools in Buffalo, NY include Buffalo Seminary, Amherst Christian Academy and The Park School Of Buffalo.
The average tuition cost is $8,786, which is lower than the New York private school average tuition cost of $21,163.
76% of private schools in Buffalo, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Buffalo Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Buffalo Seminary
Buffalo Seminary Photo - Founded in 1851, and in this building since 1909, Buffalo Seminary is on the National Register of Historic Places. Our campus includes 5 faculty and student residences in adjacent restored historic homes, and Larkin Field, a 5-minute walk away on a leafy parkway.
All-girls
(12)
205 Bidwell Parkway
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 885-6780
Grades: 9-12
| 160 students
Amherst Christian Academy
Montessori School (Christian)
(1)
2625 Tonawanda Creek Rd
Buffalo, NY 14228
(716) 689-9944
Grades: NS-12
| 51 students
Baker Victory Services
Special Education School (Catholic)
780 Ridge Rd
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 828-9636
Grades: PK-12
| 355 students
Buffalo Academy Of The Sacred Heart
Buffalo Academy Of The Sacred Heart Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
3860 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 834-2101
Grades: 9-12
| 400 students
Canisius High School
All-boys (Catholic)
1180 Delaware Ave
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 882-0466
Grades: 9-12
| 878 students
Nardin Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
135 Cleveland Ave
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 881-6262
Grades: 9-12
| 538 students
8550 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 633-7441
Grades: PK-8
| 224 students
Nichols School
1250 Amherst St
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 332-6300
Grades: 5-12
| 575 students
Notre Dame Academy
(Catholic)
1125 Abbott Rd
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 824-0726
Grades: PK-8
| 489 students
Our Lady Of Black Rock School
(Catholic)
16 Peter St
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 873-7497
Grades: PK-8
| 168 students
The Park School Of Buffalo
The Park School Of Buffalo Photo - The student-run greenhouse is a wonderful opportunity for students to learn where their food comes from and more about plant life.
(3)
4625 Harlem Road
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 839-1242
Grades: PK-12
| 332 students
Queen Of Heaven School
(Catholic)
839 Mill Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 674-5206
Grades: PK-8
| 343 students
St. Benedict School
St. Benedict School Photo - It's a beautiful day at St. Benedict School!
(Catholic)
3980 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 835-2518
Grades: NS-8
| 425 students
St. Gregory The Great School
(Catholic)
250 Saint Gregory Court
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 688-5323
Grades: NS-8
| 590 students
St. John The Baptist School
(Catholic)
1085 Englewood Ave
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 877-6401
Grades: PK-8
| 422 students
St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute
All-boys (Catholic)
(2)
845 Kenmore Ave
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-4024
Grades: 9-12
| 630 students
St. Mark School
(Catholic)
399 Woodward Ave
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 836-1191
Grades: K-8
| 374 students
Ss. Peter & Paul Elementary School
Ss. Peter & Paul Elementary School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
5480 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 632-6146
Grades: PK-8
| 313 students
Stanley G Falk School
Special Education School
848 Delaware Ave
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 882-0090
Grades: K-12
| 483 students
Trinity Christian School
Trinity Christian School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
146 Reserve Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 674-5353
Grades: NS-8
| 97 students
The Arc Erie County New York
Special Education School
1 Delaware Rd
Buffalo, NY 14217
(716) 833-8601
Grades: Inquire with school
| 148 students
Aspire Of Wny/ctr For Learning
Special Education School
4635 Union Rd
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 633-4452
Grades: PK
| 176 students
Autism Services
Special Education School
40 Hazelwood
Buffalo, NY 14228
(716) 631-5777
Grades: Inquire with school
| 92 students
Baker Academy
Special Education School (Catholic)
120 Alexander Ave
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 828-7955
Grades: 1-9
| 66 students
Baker Hall School
Special Education School
777 Ridge Rd
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 828-9737
Grades: 6-12
| 110 students
Bishop Timon-st Jude High School
All-boys (Catholic)
601 Mckinley Pkwy
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 826-3610
Grades: 9-12
| 187 students
Blessed Sacrament Elementary School
(Catholic)
263 Claremont Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 836-6360
Grades: PK-8
| 168 students
Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center
Special Education School
50 E North St
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 885-8318
Grades: PK-K
| 224 students
Catholic Academy West Buffalo
(Catholic)
1069 Delaware Ave
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 885-6111
Grades: PK-8
| 188 students
Center Road Christian Academy
(Baptist)
412 Center Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 675-6545
Grades: K-11
| 14 students
Chc Learning Center
Special Education School
80 Lawrence Bell Dr Sutie 115
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 831-8422
Grades: PK
| 63 students
Christ The King Elementary School
Christ The King Elementary School Photo
(Catholic)
(7)
2 Lamarck Dr
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 839-0473
Grades: PK-8
| 177 students
Christian Central Academy
Christian Central Academy Photo - Front view of our main building, from Academy Street.
(Christian)
(8)
39 Academy St
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 634-4821
Grades: PK-12
| 226 students
Darul Uloom Al Madania
Special Program Emphasis (Islamic)
(6)
182 Sobieski St
Buffalo, NY 14212
(716) 892-2606
Grades: PK-11
| 280 students
104 New Amsterdam Ave
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 877-5035
Grades: PK-8
| 312 students
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Buffalo, New York Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
127 Chadduck Ave
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 875-4174
Grades: PK-8
| 147 students
260 Okell St
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 824-6360
Grades: K-9
| 228 students
434 Delaware Ave Ste 1
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 464-3244
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
201 Winston Rd
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 864-7325
Grades: 6-9
| 94 students
1339 Indian Church Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 674-1670
Grades: NS-8
| 215 students
920 Tifft St
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 826-6017
Grades: K-8
| 111 students
85 Dakota St
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 875-9478
Grades: K-8
| 98 students
921 Cleveland Drive
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 632-5482
Grades: NS-8
| 162 students
15 Jewett Pkwy
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 833-1515
Grades: K-9
| 124 students
2160 Clinton St.
Buffalo, NY 14206
(716) 824-2225
Grades: PK-8
| 79 students
15 Oakwood Ave
Buffalo, NY 14219
(716) 823-6286
Grades: PK-8
| 134 students
134 Como Park Blvd
Buffalo, NY 14227
(716) 683-8785
Grades: PK-6
| 72 students
65 Abbott Road
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 824-4510
Grades: PK-8
| 114 students
188 Ludington Street
Buffalo, NY 14206
(716) 892-1441
Grades: PK-8
| 168 students
25 Mansion Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14206
(716) 893-6448
Grades: NS-8
| 151 students
1395 Hertel Ave
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 876-8885
Grades: K-9
| 157 students
47 Victoria Blvd
Buffalo, NY 14217
(716) 877-6308
Grades: K-9
| 214 students
128 Wilson St
Buffalo, NY 14212
(716) 854-1804
Grades: PK-8
| 81 students
20 Athol Street
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 824-5046
Grades: PK-8
| 269 students
185 Lang Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 896-4911
Grades: 9-12
| 122 students
600 Doat Street
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 894-0398
Grades: 9-12
| 130 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Buffalo, NY?
The top ranked private schools in Buffalo, NY include Buffalo Seminary, Amherst Christian Academy and The Park School Of Buffalo.
How many private schools are located in Buffalo, NY?
55 private schools are located in Buffalo, NY.
How much do private schools cost in Buffalo, NY?
The average tuition cost is $8,786, which is lower than the New York private school average tuition cost of $21,163.
How diverse are private schools in Buffalo, NY?
Buffalo, NY private schools are approximately 27% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 41%.
What percentage of students in Buffalo, NY go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Buffalo, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Buffalo, NY?
76% of private schools in Buffalo, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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