St. Stephen School

St. Stephen's School is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
It is the only Catholic parochial elementary school on Grand Island.
S.S.S. provides quality education based on Catholic/Christian values for students in Pre-Kindergarten through Eighth Grade.
The school follows the curriculum prescribed by the New York State Department of Education and the policies of the Department of Catholic Education of the Diocese of Buffalo.
Speech, health and psychological services, and bus transportation are provided by the Grand Island School District.
Our mission is teaching and perpetuating Christian values, celebrating together Word and Sacrament, sharing our gifts and love with one another, growing in God's love by openness to the Spirit and being a witness to the Jesus of the Gospel.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-9
  • Enrollment: 212 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9

Student Body

Total Students
212 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
St. Stephen School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • St. Stephen's School is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. It is the only Catholic parochial elementary school on Grand Island. S.S.S. provides quality education based on Catholic/Christian values for students in Pre-Kindergarten through Eighth Grade. The school follows the curriculum prescribed by the New York State Department of Education and the policies of the Department of Catholic Education of the Diocese of Buffalo. Speech, health and psychological services, and bus transportation are provided by the Grand Island School District. Our mission is teaching and perpetuating Christian values, celebrating together Word and Sacrament, sharing our gifts and love with one another, growing in God's love by openness to the Spirit and being a witness to the Jesus of the Gospel.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for St. Stephen School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-9
  • Enrollment: 212 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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