As an American School for the 21st Century, serving students from Amherst, Buffalo, Sweet Home, Kenmore, Tonawanda and Williamsville Blessed Sacrament School was ranked 13th by Business First of the private schools of Western New York and first among the Kenmore Tonawanda private schools.
The school has a high ranking on NYS Assessments, excellent track record for scholarships, outstanding achievement in the WNY Science Congress, achieved top awards in the American Legion Essay Contest, and celebrates its state of the art technology integration.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 168 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1929
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
168 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
23%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Blessed Sacrament Elementary School?
The application deadline for Blessed Sacrament Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Blessed Sacrament Elementary School located?
Blessed Sacrament Elementary School is located in the Elmwood Village neighborhood of Buffalo, NY. There are 2 other private schools located in Elmwood Village.
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