St. John Chriian Academy in Buffalo, NY, offers co鈥揺d early childhood programs for grades PK and K with a total enrollment of 12 students in a city鈥揵ased setting.
The school has a udent鈥搕eacher ratio of 12:1, supported by one teacher, providing early care and education near Willert Park.
Founded in 1927,. John Chriian Academy is affiliated with the Baptist orientation and is a member of the American Association of Christian Schools (AACS).
The udent body is 100% students of color, reflecting a diverse early childhood learning environment in Buffalo.
As a city鈥揵ased early childhood program,. John Chriian Academy serves families seeking Baptist鈥揳ffiliated private preschool and kindergarten options in Buffalo.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. John Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1927
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
12 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. John Christian Academy?
The application deadline for St. John Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. John Christian Academy located?
St. John Christian Academy is located in the Willert Park neighborhood of Buffalo, NY.
School Reviews
5 10/8/2015
My daughter has been a student of Ms. Pinn at St. John Christian Academy for 2 years starting in their early intervention program, she is now in PreK and can read on a first grade level! I Love the structure and organization of this program definitely the way to start your child on the right track!
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