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#346 of 992 private schools in NY

Top 35% of private schools

Catholic Academy West Buffalo

Elementary School

1069 DELAWARE AVE, Buffalo, NY 14209

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

263

Student-Teacher

10.9:1

Score

6.7

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

263

Student-Teacher

10.9:1

Score

6.7

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New York private schools

#346 of 992

In Buffalo

#8 of 17

public schools

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About Catholic Academy West Buffalo

Catholic Academy West Buffalo is a private elementary school in Buffalo, NY. Catholic Academy West Buffalo serves approximately 263 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Catholic Academy West Buffalo has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #346 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it compares0.8 pts above NY schools

6.7

This school 6.7 · Average
NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

Catholic Academy West Buffalo is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

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How Catholic Academy West Buffalo compares to 66 public schools serving similar grades in Buffalo, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.9:1

This School

10.9:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

263

This School

556

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.7

This School

4.7

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 47.9% vs 0%

Asian 20.2% vs 0%

White 17.9% vs 0%

Hispanic 9.9% vs 0%

Catholic Academy West Buffalo Buffalo Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Catholic Academy West Buffalo (this school)	—	263	10.9:1	6.7
BUFFALO ACADEMY FOR THE VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS	0.5 mi	575	8.3:1	5.4
PS 17	0.8 mi	278	8.7:1	4.7
CITY HONORS SCHOOL	0.8 mi	1,056	14.5:1	8.1
FRANK A SEDITA SCHOOL #30	0.9 mi	604	10.6:1	4.2
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL	1.0 mi	987	11.6:1	4.6
STANLEY MAKOWSKI EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER	1.0 mi	553	9.7:1	5.2
COMMUNITY SCHOOL #53	1.0 mi	459	10:1	3.8
ELMWOOD VILLAGE CHARTER SCHOOL DAYS PARK	1.2 mi	436	10.9:1	3.8
MARVA J DANIEL FUTURES PREPARATORY SCHOOL	1.2 mi	424	9.2:1	5.4
PS 74 HAMLIN PARK - CLAUDE AND OUIDA CLAPP ACADEMY	1.2 mi	404	10.1:1	5.7
BUFFALO COMMONS CHARTER SCHOOL	1.2 mi	89	—:1	3.1
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR #48	1.3 mi	418	9.5:1	6.2
WEST BUFFALO CHARTER SCHOOL	1.4 mi	507	15.4:1	7.2
HERMAN BADILLO BILINGUAL ACADEMY	1.4 mi	472	9.3:1	4.0
DR A PANTOJA COMM SCH EXCLLNCE -#18	1.4 mi	449	10:1	4.9
PS 59 DR CHARLES DREW SCIENCE MAGNET	1.4 mi	561	10.2:1	4.9
D'YOUVILLE-PORTER CAMPUS	1.4 mi	519	8.7:1	3.4
NATIVE AMERICAN MAGNET	1.5 mi	357	9.9:1	4.7
REACH ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL	1.5 mi	695	10.4:1	2.7
ENTERPRISE CHARTER SCHOOL	1.7 mi	394	14.6:1	3.6

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NY.

Classroom Attention

B- 5.2 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.9:1

Instructional Commitment

B- 4.6 / 10

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School Day Length 6.3 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,134

Diversity & Inclusion

A 9.4 / 10

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Diversity Index 68%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 263

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in NY

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Black 47.9%

Asian 20.2%

White 17.9%

Hispanic 9.9%

Two or More 3.4%

Native American 0.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1069 DELAWARE AVE, Buffalo, NY 14209

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Catholic Academy West Buffalo may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR #48 (rated 6.2/10, 1.3 miles away), with a comparable rating. Another option is MARVA J DANIEL FUTURES PREPARATORY SCHOOL (rated 5.4/10, 1.2 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, STANLEY MAKOWSKI EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER (rated 5.2/10, 1.0 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Buffalo, see our Buffalo schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.5 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
HEALTH SCIENCES CHARTER SCHOOL Buffalo	0.3 mi	429	7.9
STANLEY G FALK SCHOOL Buffalo	0.4 mi	538	7.2
NARDIN ACADEMY Buffalo	0.4 mi	398	6.6
BUFFALO ACADEMY FOR THE VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS Buffalo	0.5 mi	575	5.4
LEONARDO DA VINCI HIGH SCHOOL Buffalo	0.5 mi	361	7.9
BUFFALO SEMINARY Buffalo	0.8 mi	162	8.2
CITY HONORS SCHOOL Buffalo	0.8 mi	1,056	8.1
PS 17 Buffalo	0.8 mi	278	4.7
LAFAYETTE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Buffalo	1.0 mi	440	6.3
FRANK A SEDITA SCHOOL #30 Buffalo	0.9 mi	604	4.2
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Buffalo	1.0 mi	987	4.6
BUFFALO COMMONS CHARTER SCHOOL Buffalo	1.2 mi	89	3.1
INTERNATIONAL PREPARATORY SCHOOL (THE) Buffalo	1.0 mi	614	6.4
STANLEY MAKOWSKI EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Buffalo	1.0 mi	553	5.2
MARVA J DANIEL FUTURES PREPARATORY SCHOOL Buffalo	1.2 mi	424	5.4
ELMWOOD VILLAGE CHARTER SCHOOL DAYS PARK Buffalo	1.2 mi	436	3.8
COMMUNITY SCHOOL #53 Buffalo	1.0 mi	459	3.8
HERMAN BADILLO BILINGUAL ACADEMY Buffalo	1.4 mi	472	4.0
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR #48 Buffalo	1.3 mi	418	6.2
REACH ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL Buffalo	1.5 mi	695	2.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 14209 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$49,359

Median Home Value

$408,600

Median Rent

$1,025/mo

Population

8,373

College Educated

46.1%

Homeownership

34.1%

Avg Commute

20.3 min

Poverty Rate

25%

Median Age

35.9

Similar Schools

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CHILDREN'S WORKSHOP SCHOOL (THE) New York, NY	319	6.7
DIVINE WISDOM CATHOLIC ACADEMY Douglaston, NY	338	6.7
FRANKLINVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Franklinville, NY	274	6.7
HEMLOCK SCHOOL Garden City, NY	194	6.7
KERHONKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Accord, NY	227	6.7
MADILL SCHOOL Ogdensburg, NY	280	6.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Catholic Academy West Buffalo

What grades does Catholic Academy West Buffalo serve?

Catholic Academy West Buffalo serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Catholic Academy West Buffalo?

Catholic Academy West Buffalo has an enrollment of approximately 263 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Catholic Academy West Buffalo?

The student-teacher ratio at Catholic Academy West Buffalo is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Catholic Academy West Buffalo rank in NY?

Catholic Academy West Buffalo ranks #346 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Catholic Academy West Buffalo's MySchoolScout rating?

Catholic Academy West Buffalo has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Catholic Academy West Buffalo a private school?

Yes, Catholic Academy West Buffalo is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Catholic Academy West Buffalo a religious school?

Catholic Academy West Buffalo has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 75 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 52 Good Transit
Bike Score: 73 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 263
Gender Split: 46% M / 54% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 24
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 6.3 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: Erie County
Phone: (716) 885-6111

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