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Tonawanda Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,400 students in Tonawanda, NY, 26% of all K-12 students in Tonawanda, NY are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
100% of private schools in Tonawanda, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Tonawanda Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of The Baptist School
The Baptist School
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students
Christian
72 E Niagara St
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 695-5334
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Cardinal O'hara High School Photo
Cardinal O'hara High School
Gr: 9-12 | 220 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 20
Catholic
39 Ohara Rd
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 695-2600
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Map of St. Amelia School
St. Amelia School
Gr: PK-8 | 638 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
2999 Eggert Rd
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 833-8150
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Map of New Life Christian School
New Life Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 31 students
Christian
80 Luksin Dr
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 694-0071
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Map of St. Christopher Elementary School
St. Christopher Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 297 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
2660 Niagara Falls Blvd
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 693-5604
(1)
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Map of St. Francis Of Assisi School
St. Francis Of Assisi School
Gr: NS-8 | 191 students
Catholic
70 Adam St
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 692-7886
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Tonawanda, NY Private School Trends

6
Private Schools
1,400
Students
$6,350
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
11%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Tonawanda)
This State (NY)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,795 Schools
# Students
1,400 Students
424,657 Students
% Students of Color
11%
39%
0.48
0.59
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
5 Students
949 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
20 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
36 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
51 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
4%
8%
# White Students
959 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
69%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
327 Students
81,171 Students
% of Others Students
23%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
110 Teachers
41,688 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
75%
Average Class Size
18 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
12 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,350
$21,768
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,375
$10,886
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Tonawanda, NY?
The top ranked private schools in Tonawanda, NY include The Baptist School, St. Amelia School, and Cardinal O'hara High School.
How many private schools are located in Tonawanda?
6 private schools are located in Tonawanda.
How diverse are private schools in Tonawanda?
Tonawanda private schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 39%.
What percentage of students in Tonawanda go to private school?
26% of all K-12 students in Tonawanda are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Tonawanda?
100% of private schools in Tonawanda are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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