Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 109 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Mary's School For The Deaf
About the School
- 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 (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 109 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
109 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
36%
State avg.: 39%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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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Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9
Catholic
399 Woodward Ave
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(716) 836-1191
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Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 34
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(716) 885-6780
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 878 students
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Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 882-0466
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 605 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 16
1250 Amherst St
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 332-6300
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 160 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 34
All-girls
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Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 885-6780
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 878 students
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(716) 881-6262
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Gr: 9-12 | 630 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 40
All-boys (Catholic)
845 Kenmore Ave
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-4024
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K-8 | 374 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9
Catholic
399 Woodward Ave
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 836-1191
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 605 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 16
1250 Amherst St
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 332-6300
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 342 students
104 New Amsterdam Ave
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 877-5035
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 285 students
Catholic
1069 Delaware Ave
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 885-6111
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 5-8 | 31 students
Catholic
21 Davidson Ave
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 836-5188
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 342 students
104 New Amsterdam Ave
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 877-5035
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 285 students
Catholic
1069 Delaware Ave
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 885-6111
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 32 students
Christian
943 Jefferson Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 886-2199
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 224 students
Special Education School
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Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 885-8318
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 258 students
Specialized Curriculum (Islamic)
182 Sobieski St
Buffalo, NY 14212
(716) 892-2606
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