Nardin Academy was founded by the Daughters of the Heart of Mary in 1857.
The academy includes a college preparatory high school for young women, a co-educational elementary school, and a Montessori school for toddlers through 3rd grade, and is located in Buffalo, New York.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked NY School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 492 students
- Yearly Tuition: $25,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Nardin Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1857
Colors
White, Green
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
492 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
School Notes
- School Motto: 'Inspiring hearts and minds to do amazing things for the world through faith, character, academic excellence, and service.'
- School Mascot: Nardin Academy Gators
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Nardin Academy cost?
Nardin Academy's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.
What is Nardin Academy's ranking?
Nardin Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Highest percentage of students of color, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Nardin Academy?
The application deadline for Nardin Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Nardin Academy located?
Nardin Academy is located in the Elmwood Village neighborhood of Buffalo, NY. There are 2 other private schools located in Elmwood Village.
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The nearest high school to Nardin Academy is Canisius High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Catholic Academy West Buffalo (0.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1250 Amherst St
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 332-6300
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 332-6300
1.9 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 605 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4625 Harlem Road
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 839-1242
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 839-1242
5.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 345 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Canisius High School
All-boys (Catholic)
1180 Delaware Ave
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 882-0466
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 882-0466
0.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 878 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
845 Kenmore Ave
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-4024
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-4024
3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 630 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 40 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mount Mercy Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
88 Red Jacket Pkwy
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 825-8796
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 825-8796
5.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 150 students Avg. class size: 11 students Acceptance rate listed
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