St. Gregory The Great School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked NY School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
Enrollment: 590 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,500
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 22 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Gregory The Great School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Education Association

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Gregory The Great School
Pre-K	52
Kind	73
1	51
2	51
3	44
4	55
5	72
6	54
7	61
8	77

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Special Education Resource Room, Literacy Specialist and Remediation Teacher

Year Founded

1960

Summer School Offered

Yes

Campus Size

23 acres

Student Body

Total Students

590 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 39%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

42 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

88%

Average Class Size

22 students

Advanced Courses

Integrated Algbebra Regents and Earth Science Regents

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

all students wear a school unifiorm; boys-black pants and white or red school polo shirt; girl

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,500

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Average Financial Aid Grant

$750

Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 82%

Sports

Total Sports Offered

15 sports

Sports

Alpine SkiingBaseball

BasketballBowling

CheeringCross Country

GolfIce Hockey

LacrosseSoccer

SoftballSwimming

TennisTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

11 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

After School EnrichmentBoy Scouts

Girl ScoutsRosary Prayer Group

Science OlympiadSki Club

Stock Market ClubStudent Council

Arts and Music Programs:

Band (3 levels)Strings Club

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Sports teams

School Notes

St. Gregory the Great School is a failth filled school of excellence. We pride ourselves in the development of the whole child spititually and academically. The standards here are high but we do all that we can to be sure that all students are able to reach these standards. This school has adopted the Common Core State Standards and participate in the New York State Testing Program in grades 3-8 in ELA and Math. Our results are higher than schools across New York State and in particular in this area. Grades 2 and 6 take the Iowa CoGat's to assess overall performance.

St. Gregory the Great School is a Christ Centered school of excellence. We pride ourselves on our service to others, as each grade level adopts a service project for the year. St. Gregory's is ranked in the top ten in Western New York in academic achievement. We offer 2 foreign languages, advanced Math and Regents Earth Science. Our theme for this year is "Do This in Memory of Me." This theme has been adopted throughout the parish community.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Gregory The Great School cost?

St. Gregory The Great School's tuition is approximately $6,500 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Gregory The Great School?

The acceptance rate of St. Gregory The Great School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 76%.

What sports does St. Gregory The Great School offer?

St. Gregory The Great School offers 15 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. St. Gregory The Great School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in New York for most sports offered.

What is St. Gregory The Great School's ranking?

St. Gregory The Great School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body and Most sports offered.

When is the application deadline for St. Gregory The Great School?

The application deadline for St. Gregory The Great School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Gr. 2 Thanksgiving Breakfast

November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)

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The average private school tuition in Buffalo, NY is $11,407 for elementary schools and $12,441 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Buffalo, NY is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).