St. Mary's School for the Deaf is committed to providing equitable access to exemplary educational programs that prepare deaf students to be self-directed, lifelong learners, who are productive members of society.
SMSD offers a rigorous academic curriculum provided by dually certified teachers.
We also offer vocational preparation, life skills instruction, and special classes for alternative learners.
Our High School program offers a full range of English Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies classes.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 109 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
109 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
36%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Mary's School For The Deaf?
The application deadline for St. Mary's School For The Deaf is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Mary's School For The Deaf located?
St. Mary's School For The Deaf is located in the Parkside neighborhood of Buffalo, NY. There are 1 other private schools located in Parkside.
School Calendar
View the St. Mary's School For The Deaf yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Last Day of Sports
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
Last Day of School
June 27, 2024 (Thursday)
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Mary's School For The Deaf is Nichols School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Mark School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Elmwood-franklin School (1.1 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
St. Mark School
(Catholic)
Grades: K-8 | 374 students 0.6 miles 399 Woodward Ave
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 836-1191
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 836-1191
0.6
K-8
374
Grades: 5-12 | 575 students 0.8 miles 1250 Amherst St
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 332-6300
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 332-6300
0.8
5-12
575
Grades: PK-8 | 312 students 1.1 miles 104 New Amsterdam Ave
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 877-5035
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 877-5035
1.1
PK-8
312
Grades: 9-12 | 160 students 1.4 miles 205 Bidwell Parkway
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 885-6780
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 885-6780
1.4
9-12
160
Canisius High School
All-boys (Catholic)
Grades: 9-12 | 878 students 1.5 miles 1180 Delaware Ave
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 882-0466
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 882-0466
1.5
9-12
878
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