We know you have many education choices for your child. Families of all faiths who have chosen the Catholic schools of the Diocese of Buffalo have discovered outstanding education, leadership and spiritual guidance for their children – a tradition since 1847.
Our schools are Christ-centerd private schools that are focused on nurturing academic excellence, Christian character and service to others. It is our mission to educate your child to reach his or her full potential in an atmosphere rooted in Catholic tradition and Gospel values. Buffalo Catholic schools are considered among the best private schools in Western New York.
The academic success of our students is well documented – proof that you can have faith in a Catholic education:
* 99% of Catholic high school students
graduate.
* 98% of Catholic high school graduates
go on to college.
* 2011 graduates of Catholic high schools received a total of
$131 million in college scholarships.
* The top-rated elementary school and high school in Western New York,
as ranked in the
2011 Business First Guide to Western New York Schools,
are Catholic schools. Four of the top ten elementary and high schools
are also Catholic schools.
Read more.
In Western New York’s Catholic schools every child is seen as a child of God, deserving of respect and an opportunity to reach their full potential.
Read a message from Dr. Rosemary J. Henry – the Superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Buffalo.
Listen to what our students say about their Catholic school experience.
Listen to more about choosing a Catholic education.
Learn, Grow, Succeed
At Western New York’s Catholic schools, we believe in educating mind, body and soul in a caring, nurturing, safe environment. Our approach to education focuses on the many aspects of a student's growth. By fostering their intellectual, spiritual, physical and social development, we help children to become better students and well-rounded young men and women capable of succeeding in high school, college and beyond.
Great Teachers . . . Great Students
The caring teachers in our Catholic schools are among the most qualified and brightest professionals in the field. You'll also find them dedicated – to children and to our faith. Beginning in the elementary years and continuing through high school, our teachers ensure that learning is maximized through personal attention, technology and a variety of instructional strategies. The result: 98 percent of Catholic high school students go on to college.
Find out more about why so many families have chosen a Catholic education for their children. Call 716-847-5520 for more information or to schedule a tour.
Catholic Schools – Preparing Students for a Brighter Future.
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Read about "Faith in Tomorrow," our three-year strategic plan which builds on a history of more than 150 years of Catholic schools in the Diocese of Buffalo. It is our sincere hope that this plan will strengthen not just our Catholic schools, but also our Church and community as it offers us Faith in Tomorrow.
