For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 1,538 students in the neighborhood of Elmwood Village, Buffalo, NY.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 76%.
100% of private schools in Elmwood Village are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top-Ranked Elmwood Village 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Canisius High School
All-boys (Catholic)
1180 Delaware Ave
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 882-0466
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 882-0466
Gr: 9-12 | 878 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Nardin Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
135 Cleveland Ave
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 881-6262
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 881-6262
Gr: 9-12 | 492 students Tuition listed
Blessed Sacrament Elementary School
(Catholic)
263 Claremont Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 836-6360
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 836-6360
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in the neighborhood of Elmwood Village, Buffalo, NY?
The top-ranked private schools in the neighborhood of Elmwood Village, Buffalo, NY include Canisius High School and Nardin Academy.
How many private schools are located in the neighborhood of Elmwood Village, Buffalo?
3 private schools are located in the neighborhood of Elmwood Village, Buffalo.
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in the neighborhood of Elmwood Village, Buffalo?
100% of private schools in the neighborhood of Elmwood Village, Buffalo are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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