St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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About the School

Students with different interests, personalities, backgrounds, and academic strengths find their place at St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute.
St. Joe's is an all-boys Catholic, Lasallian college preparatory school where students are encouraged to challenge themselves, explore their interests, and discover their strengths.
With more than 120 courses, Honors and 20+ Advanced Placement courses, and opportunities across athletics, the arts, clubs, leadership, and service, students have many ways to get involved and shape their own high school experience.
Over four years, students are encouraged to try new things, build strong relationships, take greater responsibility for themselves, and grow in confidence and independence.
At the center of that experience are teachers who know their students and a sense of Brotherhood that encourages students to show up for one another.
St. Joe's prepares young men for college while giving them the space and opportunities to discover who they are and who they want to become.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked NY School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 633 students
Yearly Tuition: $17,785
Acceptance rate: 80%
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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School Rankings

St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute
9	186
10	159
11	141
12	147

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1861

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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School Calendar

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Last Day of School

Fri. Jun 4, 2027

Student Body

Total Students

633 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

% Students of Color

11%

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

51 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average SAT score

1280

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Number of AP Courses

24 courses

List of Courses Offered

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Advanced Courses

Advanced Placement African American StudiesAdvanced Placement American History

Advanced Placement BiologyAdvanced Placement Business with Personal Finance

Advanced Placement Calculus - ABAdvanced Placement Calculus – BC

Advanced Placement ChemistryAdvanced Placement Computer Science A

Advanced Placement Computer Science PrinciplesAdvanced Placement Cybersecurity

Advanced Placement EnglishAdvanced Placement Environmental Science

Advanced Placement European HistoryAdvanced Placement Macroeconomics

Advanced Placement MicroeconomicsAdvanced Placement Physics

Advanced Placement ResearchAdvanced Placement Seminar

Advanced Placement StatisticsAdvanced Placement Studio Art: Drawing or 2D Design

Advanced Placement U.S. Government and PoliticsAdvanced Placement World History

Advanced Python Programming and ApplicationsAP French

AP GermanAP Spanish

Applied Mathematics and Calculus

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School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other religious school association(s)
Other school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$17,785

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Tuition Notes

Cost does not include Freshmen Activity Fee $285, Freshmen Technology Fee $375, Registration Fee (one-time) $100 and Parents\' Guild Dues $30 per family

Summer Program Cost

$500

% on Financial Aid

90%

Acceptance Rate

80%

National avg.: 85%

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Peter Kennedy '97

Admissions Associate

Matt Kwiatkowski

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

20 sports

Sports

Track and FieldVolleyball

Winter TrackWrestling

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Colors

White, Maroon, Gray

School Mascot

Marauders

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

50 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

A-Team Athletics BroadcastingActing Club

Art ClubBlack Student Union

Board Game ClubBrother Paul Writing Contest

Brother Pompian Honors AcademyBuilding Bridges

Chess ClubCollegiate Ambassadors

Donate Life ClubDungeons & Dragons Club

Equity & Justice ClubFall Drama Production

Film ClubFood Basket

Freshmen ConnectGeoGuessr Club

Harry Potter ClubHiking Club

Inside Ł Student Philanthropy ClubInternational Microloans Club

Jazz Lab BandLasallian Leadership Team (LLT)

Mock TrialModel UN

Morning ShowNational Honor Society

Nintendo ClubPhilosophy Club

Ping Pong ClubPokeman Club

Polar PlungeQuill & Quiver Writing Club

Ripples of HopeRobotics

Science OlympiadSki Club

Spring MusicalStage / Technical Crew

Stewardship ClubStudent Council

Student JournalismStudent Prints (Journalism)

Swag ShopSwing Choir

TASKMASTERSVarsity Singers

World Languages ClubYearbook

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School Notes

St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute offers an all-boys Catholic, Lasallian college preparatory experience built around high expectations, strong relationships, and opportunities for students to discover their strengths.Students can choose from more than 120 courses, including Honors and 20+ Advanced Placement courses, with additional opportunities for highly motivated students through the Brother Pompian Honors Academy. Academic Centers and the Academic Enrichment Center provide additional support, while accessible teachers work closely with students as they become more independent and take greater ownership of their education.Learning at St. Joe's extends well beyond the classroom. Students can explore athletics, the arts, clubs, leadership, Campus Ministry, and service, and many find themselves involved in several areas of school life. These experiences give students opportunities to discover new interests, build relationships, and develop confidence.College preparation begins well before senior year. Through a four year college counseling process, students explore their strengths and interests, consider college and career paths, and prepare for the application process. The goal is not simply to help students gain admission to college, but to give them the skills, confidence, and independence to succeed once they get there.Families interested in admission to St. Joe's can find current application requirements, entrance exam information, visit opportunities, tuition, and financial aid information at sjci.com.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute cost?

St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute's tuition is approximately $17,785 for private students and $500 for summer students.

What schools are St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute often compared to?

St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute is often viewed alongside schools like Canisius High School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute?

The acceptance rate of St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute is 80%, which is higher than the national average of 79%.

Does St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute offer a summer program?

Yes, St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What sports does St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute offer?

St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute offers 20 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Boxing, Crew, Cross Country, E-sports, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Sailing, Soccer, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter Track and Wrestling. St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in New York for most sports offered.

What is St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute's ranking?

St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute?

The application deadline for St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute located?

St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute is located in the Wilton Argonne neighborhood of Buffalo, NY.

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 12/8/2022

Best investment we have made. We are thankful that we can send our son to St. Joe`s. Boys do learn differently, and St. Joe`s has given our son a chance to thrive. He works hard because he wants to be there and he is respected. The teachers are amazing and they go above and beyond.

- Posted by Parent - BB

5 5/17/2016

An amazing school! Academically, every student is challenged to do well by a very skilled teaching staff. Academics definitely come first, and as long as the student applies himself and stays on task, the results will be outstanding. Athletic programs are great, as well as extra-curricular clubs and activities. By far the best high school in the area, I can't recommend it enough!

- Posted by Student/Alumni - mircs

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