St. Marys School Photo - Providing Montessori (3-6 year) and Kindergarten through Grade 8 instruction, St. Mary's offers students a strong moral and academic foundation in a family-friendly, nurturing, and technology-rich environment that is rooted in our Catholic faith.

Best East Amherst Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 234 students in East Amherst, NY (there are 4 public schools, serving 3,118 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in East Amherst, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
100% of private schools in East Amherst, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Private Schools in East Amherst, NY (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Marys School
St. Marys School Photo - Providing Montessori (3-6 year) and Kindergarten through Grade 8 instruction, St. Mary's offers students a strong moral and academic foundation in a family-friendly, nurturing, and technology-rich environment that is rooted in our Catholic faith.
(Catholic)
6919 Transit Road
East Amherst, NY 14051
(716) 689-8424
Gr: K-8 | 234 students

Overview

This Town (East Amherst)
This State (NY)
# Schools
1 School

Student Body:

# Students
234 Students
423,871 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
39%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
18 Teachers
41,515 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.59
# American Indian Students
1 Student
949 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
18,401 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
33,760 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
8%
# Black Students
9 Students
33,699 Students
% Black Students
4%
8%
# White Students
182 Students
252,775 Students
% White Students
78%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
20 Students
81,490 Students
% of Others Students
9%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in East Amherst, NY?
1 private schools are located in East Amherst, NY.
What percentage of students in East Amherst go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in East Amherst are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in East Amherst?
100% of private schools in East Amherst are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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