Martin Luther Chrn School in Buffalo, NY, serves 92 students from pre–kindergarten through eighth grade in a co–educational, urban setting.
Founded in 1929, the school operates with a Lutheran Church Missouri Synod religious affiliation.
The student–teacher ratio of 15:1 with 6 teachers serving the school population.
Annual tuition is $4,000, placing Martin Luther Chrn School among the most affordable private schools in Buffalo.
The student body includes 86.67% students of color, reflecting diversity within the school community.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 92 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Martin Luther Chrn School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1929
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
92 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
87%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: To nurture the development of all students through faith and academics.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Martin Luther Chrn School cost?
Martin Luther Chrn School's tuition is approximately $4,000 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Martin Luther Chrn School?
The application deadline for Martin Luther Chrn School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Martin Luther Chrn School is Buffalo Academy Of The Sacred Heart (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Benedict School (0.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Buffalo Academy Of The Sacred Heart ![Buffalo Academy Of The Sacred Heart Photo]( "Buffalo Academy Of The Sacred Heart Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
3860 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 834-2101
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 834-2101
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 400 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
St. Benedict School ![St. Benedict School Photo - It's a beautiful day at 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
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 835-2518
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 453 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Aloysius Gonzaga School
(Catholic)
157 Cleveland Drive
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 836-4549
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 836-4549
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 177 students
St. Joseph University School
(Catholic)
3275 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 835-7395
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 835-7395
1.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 151 students
4625 Harlem Road
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 839-1242
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 839-1242
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 345 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Buffalo Academy Of The Sacred Heart ![Buffalo Academy Of The Sacred Heart Photo]( "Buffalo Academy Of The Sacred Heart Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
3860 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 834-2101
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 834-2101
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 400 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
4625 Harlem Road
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 839-1242
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 839-1242
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 345 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
845 Kenmore Ave
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-4024
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-4024
2.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 630 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 40 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1250 Amherst St
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 332-6300
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 332-6300
2.8 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 605 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary's School For The Deaf
Special Education School
2253 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 834-7200
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 834-7200
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 109 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Benedict School ![St. Benedict School Photo - It's a beautiful day at 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
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 835-2518
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 453 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Aloysius Gonzaga School
(Catholic)
157 Cleveland Drive
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 836-4549
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 836-4549
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 177 students
St. Joseph University School
(Catholic)
3275 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 835-7395
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 835-7395
1.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 151 students
4625 Harlem Road
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 839-1242
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 839-1242
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 345 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Blessed Sacrament Elementary School
(Catholic)
263 Claremont Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 836-6360
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 836-6360
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Benedict School ![St. Benedict School Photo - It's a beautiful day at 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
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 835-2518
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 453 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Aloysius Gonzaga School
(Catholic)
157 Cleveland Drive
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 836-4549
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 836-4549
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 177 students
4625 Harlem Road
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 839-1242
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 839-1242
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 345 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Blessed Sacrament Elementary School
(Catholic)
263 Claremont Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 836-6360
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 836-6360
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students
2 Lamarck Dr
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 839-0473
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 839-0473
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 174 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6745 Erie Rd
Derby, NY 14047
(716) 926-2461
Derby, NY 14047
(716) 926-2461
9528.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 344 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
(Math: 74% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6050 Fairway Ct
Lake View, NY 14085
(716) 926-1770
Lake View, NY 14085
(716) 926-1770
9529.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 573 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
(Math: 62% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2751 Amsdell Rd
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 926-1730
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 926-1730
9530.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,067 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2761 Cloverbank Rd
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 926-1760
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 926-1760
9530.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
(Math: 22% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1625 Lockport St
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
(716) 278-7960
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
(716) 278-7960
9531.2 miles
Gr: 2-6 | 650 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
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