Christian Central Academy Photo - Front view of our main building, from Academy Street.

Best Buffalo Private Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 39 private elementary schools serving 8,871 students in Buffalo, NY.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Buffalo, NY include Elmwood-franklin School, Greater Refuge Temple Christian Academy, and Nichols School.
The average tuition cost is $11,407, which is lower than the New York private elementary school average tuition cost of $22,306.
79% of private elementary schools in Buffalo, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Buffalo Private Elementary Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Amherst Christian Academy
Montessori School (Christian)
(1)
2625 Tonawanda Creek Rd
Buffalo, NY 14228
(716) 689-9944
Gr: NS-12 | 51 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Baker Hall School
Special Education School
777 Ridge Rd
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 828-9737
Gr: 6-12 | 110 students
Baker Victory Services
Special Education School (Catholic)
780 Ridge Rd
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 828-9636
Gr: PK-12 | 355 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Christian Central Academy
Christian Central Academy Photo - Front view of our main building, from Academy Street.
(Christian)
(8)
39 Academy St
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 634-4821
Gr: PK-12 | 245 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
104 New Amsterdam Ave
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 877-5035
Gr: PK-8 | 342 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Gateway-longview Lynde School
Gateway-longview Lynde School Photo
Special Education School
(3)
6350 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 783-3100
Gr: PK-12 | 131 students
943 Jefferson Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 886-2199
Gr: PK-5 | 32 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
8550 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14221
(171) 663-3744
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Nichols School
1250 Amherst St
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 332-6300
Gr: 5-12 | 605 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Notre Dame Academy
(Catholic)
1125 Abbott Rd
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 824-0726
Gr: PK-8 | 502 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
The Park School Of Buffalo
The Park School Of Buffalo Photo - How do the parts of your musculoskeletal system work together and allow your body to move? Our middle school students find out in their lab!
(3)
4625 Harlem Road
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 839-1242
Gr: PK-12 | 345 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Queen Of Heaven School
(Catholic)
839 Mill Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 674-5206
Gr: PK-8 | 343 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
St. Benedict School
St. Benedict School Photo - It's a beautiful day at St. Benedict School!
(Catholic)
3980 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 835-2518
Gr: NS-8 | 453 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Bernard Elementary School
(Catholic)
1988 Clinton Street
Buffalo, NY 14206
(716) 822-8057
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Gregory The Great School
(Catholic)
250 Saint Gregory Court
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 688-5323
Gr: NS-8 | 590 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John The Baptist School
(Catholic)
1085 Englewood Ave
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 877-6401
Gr: PK-8 | 439 students Tuition listed
St. Mark School
(Catholic)
399 Woodward Ave
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 836-1191
Gr: K-8 | 374 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ss. Peter & Paul Elementary School
Ss. Peter & Paul Elementary School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
5480 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 632-6146
Gr: PK-8 | 313 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Stanley G Falk School
Special Education School
848 Delaware Ave
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 882-0090
Gr: K-12 | 445 students Sports: 3 Acceptance rate listed
Trinity Christian School
Trinity Christian School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(2)
146 Reserve Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 674-5353
Gr: NS-8 | 116 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Al-rasheed Academy
(Islamic)
109 Ridge Rd
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 603-2873
Gr: K-12 | 218 students
Baker Academy
Special Education School (Catholic)
120 Alexander Ave
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 828-7955
Gr: 1-9 | 66 students
Blessed Sacrament Elementary School
(Catholic)
263 Claremont Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 836-6360
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students
Catholic Academy West Buffalo
(Catholic)
1069 Delaware Ave
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 885-6111
Gr: PK-8 | 285 students
Center Road Christian Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
412 Center Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 675-6545
Gr: K-12 | 12 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Christ The King Elementary School
Christ The King Elementary School Photo
(Catholic)
(8)
2 Lamarck Dr
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 839-0473
Gr: PK-8 | 174 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Darul Uloom Al Madania
Special Program Emphasis (Islamic)
(6)
182 Sobieski St
Buffalo, NY 14212
(716) 892-2606
Gr: PK-11 | 258 students Avg. class size: 15 students
411 J J Audubon Pkwy
Buffalo, NY 14228
(716) 568-0226
Gr: PK-9 | 103 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Martin Luther Chrn School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1085 Eggert Road
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 836-3554
Gr: PK-8 | 92 students Tuition listed
21 Davidson Ave
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 836-5188
Gr: 5-8 | 31 students
Our Lady Help Of Christians School
(Catholic)
4115 Union Road
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 632-4199
Gr: PK-8 | 194 students
Our Lady Of Victory School
(Catholic)
2760 S Park Ave
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 828-9436
Gr: PK-8 | 182 students
St. Aloysius Gonzaga School
(Catholic)
157 Cleveland Drive
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 836-4549
Gr: PK-8 | 177 students
St. Joseph University School
(Catholic)
3275 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 835-7395
Gr: K-8 | 151 students Tuition listed
St. Mary's School For The Deaf
Special Education School
2253 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 834-7200
Gr: PK-12 | 109 students
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Buffalo, New York Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
127 Chadduck Ave
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 875-4174
Gr: PK-8 | 147 students
260 Okell St
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 824-6360
Gr: K-9 | 228 students
434 Delaware Ave Ste 1
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 464-3244
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students
201 Winston Rd
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 864-7325
Gr: 6-9 | 94 students
1339 Indian Church Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 674-1670
Gr: NS-8 | 215 students
920 Tifft St
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 826-6017
Gr: K-8 | 111 students
85 Dakota St
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 875-9478
Gr: K-8 | 98 students
921 Cleveland Drive
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 632-5482
Gr: NS-8 | 162 students
15 Jewett Pkwy
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 833-1515
Gr: K-9 | 124 students
16 Peter St
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 873-7497
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students Avg. class size: 20 students
2160 Clinton St.
Buffalo, NY 14206
(716) 824-2225
Gr: PK-8 | 79 students
15 Oakwood Ave
Buffalo, NY 14219
(716) 823-6286
Gr: PK-8 | 134 students
134 Como Park Blvd
Buffalo, NY 14227
(716) 683-8785
Gr: PK-6 | 72 students
65 Abbott Road
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 824-4510
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students
188 Ludington Street
Buffalo, NY 14206
(716) 892-1441
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students
1545 Sheridan Dr
Buffalo, NY 14217
(716) 877-0422
Gr: PK-8 | 274 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2784 Seneca Street
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 822-7260
Gr: PK-8 | 127 students
25 Mansion Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14206
(716) 893-6448
Gr: NS-8 | 151 students
1395 Hertel Ave
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 876-8885
Gr: K-9 | 157 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
47 Victoria Blvd
Buffalo, NY 14217
(716) 877-6308
Gr: K-9 | 214 students
128 Wilson St
Buffalo, NY 14212
(716) 854-1804
Gr: PK-8 | 81 students
20 Athol Street
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 824-5046
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students
185 Lang Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 896-4911
Gr: 9-12 | 122 students
600 Doat Street
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 894-0398
Gr: 9-12 | 130 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Buffalo, NY?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Buffalo, NY include Elmwood-franklin School, Greater Refuge Temple Christian Academy, and Nichols School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Buffalo?
39 private elementary schools are located in Buffalo.
How much do private elementary schools cost in Buffalo?
The average tuition cost is $11,407, which is lower than the New York private school average tuition cost of $22,306.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Buffalo?
Buffalo private elementary schools are approximately 31% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 38%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Buffalo?
79% of private elementary schools in Buffalo are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Buffalo are often viewed compared to one another?

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