Nardin Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked NY School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 492 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Nardin Academy 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	Nardin Academy
5	49
8	45
9	93
10	101
11	110
12	94

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Grade 11 has the most students at 110, making it the largest grade by a clear margin.

Year Founded

1857

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School Motto

'Inspiring hearts and minds to do amazing things for the world through faith, character, academic excellence, and service.'

Student Body

Total Students

492 students

Student Body Type

All-girls

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

39 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

Number of AP Courses

19 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
American Montessori Society (AMS)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

College Acceptance Rate

100%

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White, Green

School Mascot

Nardin Academy Gators

School Notes

Nardin Academy is an all–girls Catholic private high school serving grades 9 through 12 in the Elmwood Village neighborhood of Buffalo, NY. Founded in 1857, the school has an enrollment of 492 students and a student–teacher ratio of 13:1 with 39 teaching staff.
The school is located in a large city setting and is a member of the American Montessori Society, National Association of Independent Schools, and National Catholic Educational Association.
Annual tuition for Nardin Academy is $25,000, which is above the average private high school tuition in Buffalo.
Nardin Academy ranks in the top 20% of New York private schools for student diversity, enrollment size, and longevity of school history.

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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, Most AP courses offered 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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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).