St. Mark School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked NY School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 374 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	St. Mark School
Kind	43
1	47
2	42
3	51
4	51
5	28
6	40
7	45
8	27

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Grade 3 and 4 peak with 51 students each, while Grade 8 is the smallest grade at 27.

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

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School Motto

'Excellence in Catholic Education.'

Student Body

Total Students

374 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

17%

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

31 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

Advanced Courses

Regents Algebra

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Parishioners: 1 Child $4,890 2 Children $8,370 3 Children $11,795 Non-Parishioners: 1 Child $5,565 2 Children $9,695 3 Children $13,775

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

9 sports

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BaseballBasketball

Cross FitIce Hockey

SoccerSoftball

SwimmingTrack and Field

Volleyball

School Notes

Ranked as Western New York's #1 Private Elementary school for 2019! (Buffalo's Business First Rankings)
St. Mark's Elementary School has been dedicated to nurturing young minds in the North Buffalo community for almost 90 years.
An integral part of the parish community and neighborhood, St. Mark's offers a challenging and balanced curriculum beginning with children in Kindergarten through grade 8.
High moral and academic standards coupled with self-discipline provide a safe and creative environment for learning in all grades.
We believe it is our responsibility to assist families in the education and growth of their children academically, spiritually, emotionally, socially, and physically.
Our approach to education is to empower each child to make responsible and appropriate decisions, perform to the best of his or her ability in all endeavors, and gain the confidence and knowledge for success in the next stage of his or her education. Our philosophy has borne fruit in the form of excellent test scores, faith filled graduates, outstanding athletic teams and spectacular artistic performances.
We invite you to take a closer look at St. Mark School.

St. Mark's Elementary School has been dedicated to nurturing young minds in the North Buffalo community for almost 90 years. An integral part of the parish community and neighborhood, St. Mark's offers a challenging and balanced curriculum beginning with children in Kindergarten through grade 8. High moral and academic standards coupled with self-discipline provide a safe and creative environment for learning in all grades. We believe it is our responsibility to assist families in the education and growth of their children academically, spiritually, emotionally, socially, and physically. Our approach to education is to empower each child to make responsible and appropriate decisions, perform to the best of his or her ability in all endeavors, and gain the confidence and knowledge for success in the next stage of his or her education. Our philosophy has borne fruit in the form of excellent test scores, faith filled graduates, outstanding athletic teams and spectacular artistic performances. We invite you to take a closer look at St. Mark School.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does St. Mark School offer?

St. Mark School offers 9 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Fit, Ice Hockey, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is St. Mark School's ranking?

St. Mark School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Mark School?

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

In what neighborhood is St. Mark School located?

St. Mark School is located in the Parkside neighborhood of Buffalo, NY. There are 1 other private schools located in Parkside.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Buffalo, NY is $10,691 for elementary schools and $11,679 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Buffalo, NY is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).