St. Mary's School for the Deaf is committed to providing equitable access to exemplary educational programs that prepare deaf students to be self-directed, lifelong learners, who are productive members of society.
SMSD offers a rigorous academic curriculum provided by dually certified teachers.
We also offer vocational preparation, life skills instruction, and special classes for alternative learners.
Our High School program offers a full range of English Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies classes.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 109 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
109 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
36%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Mary's School For The Deaf?
The application deadline for St. Mary's School For The Deaf is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Mary's School For The Deaf located?
St. Mary's School For The Deaf is located in the Parkside neighborhood of Buffalo, NY. There are 1 other private schools located in Parkside.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Mary's School For The Deaf is Nichols School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Mark School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Elmwood-franklin School (1.1 miles away)
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Quick Facts
St. Mark School
(Catholic)
399 Woodward Ave
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 836-1191
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 836-1191
0.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 374 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1250 Amherst St
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 332-6300
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 332-6300
0.8 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 605 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
104 New Amsterdam Ave
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 877-5035
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 877-5035
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 342 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
205 Bidwell Parkway
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 885-6780
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 885-6780
1.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 160 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Canisius High School
All-boys (Catholic)
1180 Delaware Ave
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 882-0466
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 882-0466
1.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 878 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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