Niagara County Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 14 private elementary schools serving 1,864 students in Niagara County, NY.
The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the New York private elementary school average acceptance rate of 79%.
93% of private elementary schools in Niagara County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 14
  • # Students Served: 1,864
  • Average Tuition: $4,660
  • Acceptance Rate: 96%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 10%
  • View Niagara County, NY School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 14
  • # Students Served: 1,864
  • Average Tuition: $4,660
  • Acceptance Rate: 96%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 10%
  • View Niagara County, NY School Trends

Top Ranked Niagara County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Map of Catholic Academy Of Niagara Falls
Gr: PK-8 | 187 students
Catholic
1055 N Military Rd
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 283-1455
Desales Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 373 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
6914 Chestnut Ridge Road
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 433-6422
St. John Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
6950 Ward Road
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 693-9677
(2)
Map of St. Matthew Lutheran School
Gr: NS-6 | 52 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
875 Eggert Drive
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 692-1811
Map of St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 92 students
6168 Walmore Rd
Sanborn, NY 14132
(716) 731-4422
Stella Niagara Education Park Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students
Catholic
4421 Lower River Rd
Stella Niagara, NY 14144
(716) 754-4314
Map of Christ The King Preparatory Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 17 students
Christian
704 91st St
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 553-6318
Christian Academy Of Western New York Photo
Gr: K-12 | 87 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 2
789 Gilmore Ave
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 433-1652
(3)
Map of Henrietta G Lewis Campus School
Gr: K-12 | 73 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Special Education School
6395 Old Niagara Rd
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 433-9592
Map of Holy Ghost Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
6630 Luther St
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 731-3030
(3)
Map of North Tonawanda Catholic School
Gr: K-9 | 121 students
Catholic
75 Keil St
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 693-0442
Sacred Heart Villa School Photo
Gr: PK-3 | 36 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
5269 Lewiston Rd
Lewiston, NY 14092
(716) 285-9257
Map of St. Dominic Savio Middle School
Gr: 6-8 | 130 students
Catholic
504 66th St
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 215-1461
Map of St. Peter's Roman Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 211 students
Catholic
140 N 6th St
Lewiston, NY 14092
(716) 754-4470
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Niagara County Private Elementary Schools (Closed)

Map of First Baptist Christian School
Gr: 3-12 | 12 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
530 Meadow Drive
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 894-8839
Map of Niagara Christian Academy
Gr: PK-5 | 18 students
Pentecostal
601 28th Street
Niagara Falls, NY 14301
(716) 285-0800
Map of St. John De Lasalle School
Gr: PK-5 | 141 students
Catholic
8477 Buffalo Avenue
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 283-3031

Overview

Category
This State (NY)
US
# Schools
14 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Students
1,864 Students
341,959 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Students of Color
10%
38%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
196 Teachers
34,621 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
79%
76%
Average Class Size
12 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1090
(Out of 1600)
1279

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,660
$21,995
Average % on Financial Aid
18%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$850
$11,993
Average Acceptance Rate
96%
79%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.57

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# American Indian Students
27 Students
810 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
<1%
# Asian Students
16 Students
14,469 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%

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# Hispanic Students
45 Students
23,955 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Black Students
62 Students
26,065 Students
% Black Students
3%
8%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# White Students
1,274 Students
213,434 Students
% White Students
66%
63%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
420 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
510 Students
62,444 Students
% of Others Students
26%
18%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Niagara County, NY?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Niagara County, NY include Desales Catholic School, St. Matthew Lutheran School, and St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Niagara County?
14 private elementary schools are located in Niagara County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Niagara County?
Niagara County private elementary schools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 38%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Niagara County?
93% of private elementary schools in Niagara County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private elementary schools in Niagara County are often viewed compared to one another?

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