About the School
- Villa Maria Academy in Buffalo, NY is an all–girls Catholic high school serving grades 9 through 12 with a total enrollment of 130 students.
- The school is located in a central city community and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 with 18 teachers on staff.
- Approximately 42% of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting a degree of diversity within the school population.
- Villa Maria Academy is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA), supporting its affiliation with Catholic education.
- Tuition and acceptance rate data specific to the school are not provided; however, the average private high school tuition in Buffalo is approximately $12,441 with an acceptance rate near 84%.
Student Body
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Mrs. Patricia Antanavige
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Villa Maria Academy?
The application deadline for Villa Maria Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Villa Maria Academy is Baker Academy (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Darul Uloom Al Madania (1.9 miles away)
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Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: 1-9 | 66 students
Special Education School (Catholic)
120 Alexander Ave
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 828-7955
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 188 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 2
Islamic
1957 Genesee Street
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 597-0102
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 2-8 | 15 students
Church of God in Christ
1301 Genesee St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 892-8669
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 258 students
Specialized Curriculum (Islamic)
182 Sobieski St
Buffalo, NY 14212
(716) 892-2606
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 5-8 | 31 students
Catholic
21 Davidson Ave
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 836-5188
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: 1-9 | 66 students
Special Education School (Catholic)
120 Alexander Ave
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 828-7955
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 188 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 2
Islamic
1957 Genesee Street
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 597-0102
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 258 students
Specialized Curriculum (Islamic)
182 Sobieski St
Buffalo, NY 14212
(716) 892-2606
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 109 students
Special Education School
2253 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 834-7200
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 416 students
Special Education School
2049 George Urban Blvd.
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 901-8700
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: 1-9 | 66 students
Special Education School (Catholic)
120 Alexander Ave
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 828-7955
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 188 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 2
Islamic
1957 Genesee Street
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 597-0102
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 2-8 | 15 students
Church of God in Christ
1301 Genesee St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 892-8669
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 258 students
Specialized Curriculum (Islamic)
182 Sobieski St
Buffalo, NY 14212
(716) 892-2606
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 5-8 | 31 students
Catholic
21 Davidson Ave
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 836-5188
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 258 students
Specialized Curriculum (Islamic)
182 Sobieski St
Buffalo, NY 14212
(716) 892-2606
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 177 students
Catholic
157 Cleveland Drive
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 836-4549
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 194 students
Catholic
4115 Union Road
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 632-4199
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Catholic
1988 Clinton Street
Buffalo, NY 14206
(716) 822-8057
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 32 students
Christian
943 Jefferson Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 886-2199
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
P.s. 17
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1045 W Delavan Ave
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 816-3150
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 816-3150
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 284 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Build Community School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
340 Fougeron St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4140
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4140
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 371 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
166 Halstead Ave
Buffalo, NY 14212
(716) 891-6419
Buffalo, NY 14212
(716) 891-6419
1 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 284 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frederick Olmsted #156
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
319 Suffolk
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4330
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4330
1.2 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 928 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Harvey Austin School #97
(Math: 13% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1405 Sycamore St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4460
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4460
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 487 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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