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Buffalo Suburban Christian Academy
St. Marys High School

Lancaster Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 787 students in Lancaster, NY, 14% of all K-12 students in Lancaster, NY are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
75% of private schools in Lancaster, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Lancaster Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Marys Elementary School
St. Marys Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 351 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9
Catholic
2 Saint Marys Hl
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 683-2112
(1)
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St. Marys High School Photo
St. Marys High School
Gr: 9-12 | 416 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 19
Catholic
142 Laverack Ave
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 683-4824
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Buffalo Suburban Christian Academy Photo
Buffalo Suburban Christian Academy
Gr: K-8 | 20 students
Seventh Day Adventist
5580 Genesee St
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 580-0763
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Map of Walden Avenue KinderCare
Walden Avenue KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
3970 Walden Ave
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 309-5900
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Lancaster, NY Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
787
Students
$7,325
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
24%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Lancaster)
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,795 Schools
# Students
787 Students
424,657 Students
% Students of Color
24%
39%
0.57
0.59
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
2 Students
949 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
26 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
49 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
8%
# Black Students
39 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
5%
8%
# White Students
479 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
61%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
192 Students
81,171 Students
% of Others Students
25%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
63 Teachers
41,836 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
76%
Average Class Size
18 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1000
(Out of 1600)
1261
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,325
$21,773
Average % on Financial Aid
90%
34%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
19 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lancaster, NY?
The top ranked private schools in Lancaster, NY include St. Marys Elementary School and St. Marys High School.
How many private schools are located in Lancaster?
4 private schools are located in Lancaster.
What percentage of students in Lancaster go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Lancaster are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lancaster?
75% of private schools in Lancaster are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).

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