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Best Lancaster Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 787 students in Lancaster, NY (there are 6 public schools, serving 4,920 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in Lancaster, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
The top-ranked private schools in Lancaster, NY include St. Marys High School and St. Marys Elementary School.
75% of private schools in Lancaster, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).

Top-Ranked Lancaster Private Schools (2026)

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

Overview

This Town (Lancaster)
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
787 Students
424,518 Students
% Average Students of Color
24%
39%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
63 Teachers
41,471 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
11 courses
Average SAT score
1000
(Out of 1600)
1253

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,325
$22,417
Average % on Financial Aid
90%
33%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.59
# American Indian Students
2 Students
949 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# 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
n/a
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
192 Students
81,665 Students
% of Others Students
25%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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 High School and St. Marys Elementary 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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