Canisius High School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked NY School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 878 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Canisius High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Canisius High School
9	212
10	227
11	216
12	223

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Year Founded

1870

Student Body

Total Students

878 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

% Students of Color

12%

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

62 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Jesuit Schools Network (formerly JSEA) (JSN)
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$15,660 (2020–21)

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Average Financial Aid Grant

$7,300

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Sports

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Navy Blue, Gold

School Mascot

Carl The Crusader

School Notes

Canisius is a Catholic, Jesuit, independent college preparatory school, grades 9 through 12, serving young men of diverse backgrounds from all over Western New York.
Our mission is to challenge students to strive for excellence as critical thinkers and effective communicators who are open to growth, intellectually competent, religiously oriented, loving, and committed to justice.
At Canisius, students come first, academic excellence matters, and teachers are dedicated to helping each and every student find success.
The distinguished and rigorous academic program, based upon a liberal arts curriculum, is designed to prepare students for college.
Additionally, Canisius students have the opportunity to take many honors and advanced placement level courses.

Canisius is a Catholic, Jesuit, independent college preparatory school, grades 9 through 12, serving young men of diverse backgrounds from all over Western New York.
Our mission is to challenge students to strive for excellence as critical thinkers and effective communicators who are open to growth, intellectually competent, religiously oriented, loving, and committed to justice.
At Canisius, students come first, academic excellence matters, and teachers are dedicated to helping each and every student find success.
The distinguished and rigorous academic program, based upon a liberal arts curriculum, is designed to prepare students for college.
Additionally, Canisius students have the opportunity to take many honors and advanced placement level courses.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What schools are Canisius High School often compared to?

Canisius High School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute by visitors of our site.

What is Canisius High School's ranking?

Canisius High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Canisius High School?

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

In what neighborhood is Canisius High School located?

Canisius High School is located in the Elmwood Village neighborhood of Buffalo, NY. There are 2 other private schools located in Elmwood Village.

School Calendar

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Thanksgiving Break-School and Offices Closed

November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)

Thanksgiving Break-School and Offices Closed

November 26, 2026 (Thursday)

Thanksgiving Break-School and Offices Closed

November 27, 2026 (Friday)

Seniors Last Day

April 30, 2027 (Friday)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Buffalo, NY is $10,691 for elementary schools and $11,679 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Buffalo, NY is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).