Top 3 Best Niagara County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 16 private schools serving 1,974 students in Niagara County, NY (there are 50 public schools, serving 26,680 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Niagara County, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
The best top ranked private schools in Niagara County, NY include St. John Lutheran School, St. Matthew Lutheran School and DeSales Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
88% of private schools in Niagara County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top Ranked Niagara County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
DeSales Catholic School
DeSales Catholic School Photo - Community and service to others are important at DeSales. We have partnered with a number of community partners to provide a comprehensive education t o our students.
(Catholic)
6914 Chestnut Ridge Road
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 433-6422
Grades: NS-8
| 420 students
St. John Lutheran School
St. John Lutheran School Photo - Our students work in chapel families to encourage our family atmosphere and to learn about Jesus from one another.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(2)
6950 Ward Road
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 693-9677
Grades: PK-8
| 174 students
St. Matthew Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
875 Eggert Drive
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 692-1811
Grades: NS-6
| 52 students
1055 N Military Rd
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 283-1455
Grades: PK-5
| 153 students
Christ The King Preparatory Academy
(Christian)
704 91st St
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 553-6318
Grades: PK-12
| 17 students
Christian Academy Of Western New York
Christian Academy Of Western New York Photo
(Christian)
(3)
789 Gilmore Ave
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 433-1652
Grades: K-12
| 83 students
Henrietta G Lewis Campus School
Special Education School
6395 Old Niagara Rd
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 433-9592
Grades: K-12
| 87 students
Holy Ghost Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(3)
6630 Luther St
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 731-3030
Grades: PK-8
| 179 students
Learn and Play PreK
Daycare / Preschool
3745 Ransomville Road
Ransomville, NY 14131
(716) 523-1620
Grades: NS-PK
| 20 students
North Tonawanda Catholic School
(Catholic)
75 Keil St
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 693-0442
Grades: K-9
| 121 students
Sacred Heart Villa School
Sacred Heart Villa School Photo
(Catholic)
5269 Lewiston Rd
Lewiston, NY 14092
(716) 285-9257
Grades: PK-3
| 43 students
St. Dominic Savio Middle School
(Catholic)
504 66th St
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 215-1461
Grades: 6-8
| 130 students
St. Mark Lutheran School
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1135 Oliver Street
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 693-3715
Grades: PK
| 18 students
St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran School
(Other Lutheran)
6168 Walmore Rd
Sanborn, NY 14132
(716) 731-4422
Grades: PK-8
| 95 students
St. Peter's Roman Catholic School
(Catholic)
140 N 6th St
Lewiston, NY 14092
(716) 754-4470
Grades: PK-8
| 211 students
Stella Niagara Education Park
Stella Niagara Education Park Photo - Integrated Outdoor Education is a part of our daily curriculum, Montessori Pre-K - 8th Grade.
(Catholic)
4421 Lower River Rd
Stella Niagara, NY 14144
(716) 754-4314
Grades: PK-8
| 171 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Niagara County, New York

Niagara County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
530 Meadow Drive
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 894-8839
Grades: 3-12
| 12 students
601 28th Street
Niagara Falls, NY 14301
(716) 285-0800
Grades: PK-5
| 18 students
8477 Buffalo Avenue
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 283-3031
Grades: PK-5
| 141 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Niagara County, NY?
The top ranked private schools in Niagara County, NY include St. John Lutheran School, St. Matthew Lutheran School and DeSales Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Niagara County, NY?
16 private schools are located in Niagara County, NY.
How diverse are private schools in Niagara County, NY?
Niagara County, NY private schools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Niagara County, NY go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Niagara County, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Niagara County, NY?
88% of private schools in Niagara County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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