Top 20 Best Erie County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 83 private schools serving 18,745 students in Erie County, NY (there are 221 public schools, serving 121,317 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Erie County, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in Erie County, NY include Nichols School, St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute and Buffalo Seminary.
The average tuition cost is $11,106, which is lower than the New York private school average tuition cost of $21,478.
76% of private schools in Erie County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Erie County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Buffalo Seminary
Buffalo Seminary Photo - Founded in 1851, and in this building since 1909, Buffalo Seminary is on the National Register of Historic Places. Our campus includes 5 faculty and student residences in adjacent restored historic homes, and Larkin Field, a 5-minute walk away on a leafy parkway.
All-girls
(12)
205 Bidwell Parkway
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 885-6780
Grades: 9-12
| 160 students
Amherst Christian Academy
Montessori School (Christian)
(1)
2625 Tonawanda Creek Rd
Buffalo, NY 14228
(716) 689-9944
Grades: NS-12
| 51 students
Baker Victory Services
Special Education School (Catholic)
780 Ridge Rd
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 828-9636
Grades: PK-12
| 355 students
Buffalo Academy Of The Sacred Heart
Buffalo Academy Of The Sacred Heart Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
3860 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 834-2101
Grades: 9-12
| 400 students
Canisius High School
All-boys (Catholic)
1180 Delaware Ave
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 882-0466
Grades: 9-12
| 878 students
Cantalician Center For Learning
Special Education School
2049 George Urban Blvd.
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 901-8700
Grades: PK-12
| 416 students
Cardinal O Hara High School
Cardinal O Hara High School Photo - Welcome to Cardinal O'Hara High School!
(Catholic)
39 Ohara Rd
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 695-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 259 students
Nardin Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
135 Cleveland Ave
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 881-6262
Grades: 9-12
| 538 students
8550 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 633-7441
Grades: PK-8
| 224 students
Nichols School
1250 Amherst St
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 332-6300
Grades: 5-12
| 575 students
Notre Dame Academy
(Catholic)
1125 Abbott Rd
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 824-0726
Grades: PK-8
| 489 students
The Park School Of Buffalo
The Park School Of Buffalo Photo - The student-run greenhouse is a wonderful opportunity for students to learn where their food comes from and more about plant life.
(3)
4625 Harlem Road
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 839-1242
Grades: PK-12
| 332 students
Queen Of Heaven School
(Catholic)
839 Mill Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 674-5206
Grades: PK-8
| 343 students
St. Amelia School
(Catholic)
2999 Eggert Rd
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 833-8150
Grades: PK-8
| 638 students
St. Benedict School
St. Benedict School Photo - It's a beautiful day at St. Benedict School!
(Catholic)
3980 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 835-2518
Grades: NS-8
| 425 students
St. Francis High School
All-boys (Catholic)
4129 Lake Shore Rd
Athol Springs, NY 14010
(716) 627-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 536 students
St. Gregory The Great School
(Catholic)
250 Saint Gregory Court
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 688-5323
Grades: NS-8
| 590 students
St. John The Baptist School
(Catholic)
1085 Englewood Ave
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 877-6401
Grades: PK-8
| 422 students
St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute
All-boys (Catholic)
(2)
845 Kenmore Ave
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-4024
Grades: 9-12
| 630 students
St. Mark School
(Catholic)
399 Woodward Ave
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 836-1191
Grades: K-8
| 374 students
St. Marys Elementary School
(Catholic)
(1)
2 Saint Marys Hl
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 683-2112
Grades: PK-8
| 316 students
St. Marys High School
St. Marys High School Photo
(Catholic)
142 Laverack Ave
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 683-4824
Grades: 9-12
| 416 students
Southtowns Catholic School
(Catholic)
2052 Lakeview Rd
Lake View, NY 14085
(716) 627-5011
Grades: PK-8
| 204 students
Ss. Peter & Paul Elementary School
Ss. Peter & Paul Elementary School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
5480 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 632-6146
Grades: PK-8
| 313 students
Stanley G Falk School
Special Education School
848 Delaware Ave
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 882-0090
Grades: K-12
| 483 students
The Summit Center
Special Education School
150 Stahl Rd
Getzville, NY 14068
(716) 629-3400
Grades: PK
| 350 students
Trinity Christian School
Trinity Christian School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
146 Reserve Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 674-5353
Grades: NS-8
| 97 students
The Arc Erie County New York
Special Education School
1 Delaware Rd
Buffalo, NY 14217
(716) 833-8601
Grades: Inquire with school
| 148 students
Aspire Of Wny/ctr For Learning
Special Education School
4635 Union Rd
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 633-4452
Grades: PK
| 176 students
Aurora Waldorf School
Aurora Waldorf School Photo - Social emotional learning is integrated into the school day.
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
525 West Falls Road
West Falls, NY 14170
(716) 655-2029
Grades: PK-8
| 170 students
Autism Services
Special Education School
40 Hazelwood
Buffalo, NY 14228
(716) 631-5777
Grades: Inquire with school
| 92 students
Baker Academy
Special Education School (Catholic)
120 Alexander Ave
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 828-7955
Grades: 1-9
| 66 students
Baker Hall School
Special Education School
777 Ridge Rd
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 828-9737
Grades: 6-12
| 110 students
The Baptist School
(Christian)
72 E Niagara St
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 695-5334
Grades: PK-12
| 23 students
Bishop Timon-st Jude High School
All-boys (Catholic)
601 Mckinley Pkwy
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 826-3610
Grades: 9-12
| 187 students
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Erie County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
127 Chadduck Ave
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 875-4174
Grades: PK-8
| 147 students
260 Okell St
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 824-6360
Grades: K-9
| 228 students
7580 Clinton St
Elma, NY 14059
(716) 681-1327
Grades: NS-8
| 155 students
434 Delaware Ave Ste 1
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 464-3244
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
201 Winston Rd
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 864-7325
Grades: 6-9
| 94 students
1339 Indian Church Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 674-1670
Grades: NS-8
| 215 students
920 Tifft St
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 826-6017
Grades: K-8
| 111 students
85 Dakota St
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 875-9478
Grades: K-8
| 98 students
5138 S Park Ave
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 649-6161
Grades: 9-12
| 180 students
921 Cleveland Drive
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 632-5482
Grades: NS-8
| 162 students
15 Jewett Pkwy
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 833-1515
Grades: K-9
| 124 students
16 Peter St
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 873-7497
Grades: PK-8
| 168 students
2160 Clinton St.
Buffalo, NY 14206
(716) 824-2225
Grades: PK-8
| 79 students
15 Oakwood Ave
Buffalo, NY 14219
(716) 823-6286
Grades: PK-8
| 134 students
8783 South Main Street
Eden, NY 14057
(716) 992-3508
Grades: PK-6
| 88 students
134 Como Park Blvd
Buffalo, NY 14227
(716) 683-8785
Grades: PK-6
| 72 students
65 Abbott Road
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 824-4510
Grades: PK-8
| 114 students
188 Ludington Street
Buffalo, NY 14206
(716) 892-1441
Grades: PK-8
| 168 students
2099 George Urban Blvd
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 684-1444
Grades: NS-8
| 130 students
2784 Seneca Street
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 822-7260
Grades: PK-8
| 127 students
25 Mansion Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14206
(716) 893-6448
Grades: NS-8
| 151 students
1395 Hertel Ave
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 876-8885
Grades: K-9
| 157 students
47 Victoria Blvd
Buffalo, NY 14217
(716) 877-6308
Grades: K-9
| 214 students
128 Wilson St
Buffalo, NY 14212
(716) 854-1804
Grades: PK-8
| 81 students
20 Athol Street
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 824-5046
Grades: PK-8
| 269 students
185 Lang Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 896-4911
Grades: 9-12
| 122 students
600 Doat Street
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 894-0398
Grades: 9-12
| 130 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Erie County, NY?
The top ranked private schools in Erie County, NY include Nichols School, St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute and Buffalo Seminary.
How many private schools are located in Erie County, NY?
83 private schools are located in Erie County, NY.
How much do private schools cost in Erie County, NY?
The average tuition cost is $11,106, which is lower than the New York private school average tuition cost of $21,478.
How diverse are private schools in Erie County, NY?
Erie County, NY private schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Erie County, NY go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Erie County, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Erie County, NY?
76% of private schools in Erie County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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