St. John Christian Academy

St. John Chriian Academy in Buffalo, NY, offers co–ed early childhood programs for grades PK and K with a total enrollment of 12 students in a city–based setting.
The school has a udent–teacher ratio of 12:1, supported by one teacher, providing early care and education near Willert Park.
Founded in 1927,. John Chriian Academy is affiliated with the Baptist orientation and is a member of the American Association of Christian Schools (AACS).
The udent body is 100% students of color, reflecting a diverse early childhood learning environment in Buffalo.
As a city–based early childhood program,. John Chriian Academy serves families seeking Baptist–affiliated private preschool and kindergarten options in Buffalo.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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St. John Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

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Attribute

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1927
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
12 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for St. John Christian Academy?
The application deadline for St. John Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. John Christian Academy located?
St. John Christian Academy is located in the Willert Park neighborhood of Buffalo, NY.

School Reviews

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My daughter has been a student of Ms. Pinn at St. John Christian Academy for 2 years starting in their early intervention program, she is now in PreK and can read on a first grade level! I Love the structure and organization of this program definitely the way to start your child on the right track!
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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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).

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