St. Mary's School For The Deaf (2026 Profile)

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St. Mary's School For The Deaf

2253 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14214

St. Mary's School for the Deaf is committed to providing equitable access to exemplary educational programs that prepare deaf students to be self-directed, lifelong learners, who are productive members of society.

SMSD offers a rigorous academic curriculum provided by dually certified teachers.

We also offer vocational preparation, life skills instruction, and special classes for alternative learners.

Our High School program offers a full range of English Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies classes.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 109 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

State or regional independent school association
Other school association(s)

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Student Body

Total Students

109 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

36%

State avg.: 40%

Students by Grade

St. Mary's School For The Deaf Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

30 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for St. Mary's School For The Deaf is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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St. Mary's School For The Deaf is located in the Parkside neighborhood of Buffalo, NY. There are 1 other private schools located in Parkside.

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 109 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Buffalo, NY is $11,407 for elementary schools and $12,441 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Buffalo, NY is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).