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#477 of 992 private schools in NY
Top 48% of private schools
Mount St. Mary Academy
High School
3756 DELAWARE AVE 1, Buffalo, NY 14217
Enrollment
246
Student-Teacher
9.1:1
Score
6.3
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
246
Student-Teacher
9.1:1
Score
6.3
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New York private schools
#477 of 992
In Buffalo
#12 of 17
public schools
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About Mount St. Mary Academy
Mount St. Mary Academy is a private high school in Buffalo, NY. Mount St.
Mary Academy serves approximately 246 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Mount St. Mary Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #477 of 992 private schools in NY.
- This school 6.3 · Average
- NY avg 7.0
What Parents Should Know
At 9.1:1 students to teachers, Mount St. Mary Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Mount St. Mary Academy 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.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Mount St. Mary Academy compares to 29 public schools serving similar grades in Buffalo, NY
Student Demographics
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Mount St. Mary Academy (this school) | 6.3 |
| KENMORE WEST SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 5.5 |
| CHARTER SCHOOL FOR APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES | 5.4 |
| ACADEMY SCHOOL | 6.5 |
| TAPESTRY CHARTER SCHOOL | 5.4 |
| RIVERSIDE ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL | 5.4 |
| MCKINLEY VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL | 6.6 |
| MIDDLE EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL | 8.8 |
| LEWIS J BENNETT HIGH SCHOOL OF INNOVATIVE TECHNOLGY | 6.7 |
| RESEARCH LABORATORY HS-BIOINFORMATIC | 6.9 |
| BURGARD HIGH SCHOOL | 6.1 |
| PS 84 | 4.9 |
| LAFAYETTE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL | 6.3 |
| MATH SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY PREPARATORY SCHOOL AT 197 | 3.3 |
| FREDERICK OLMSTED #156 | 7.0 |
| BUFFALO ACADEMY FOR THE VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS | 5.4 |
| LEONARDO DA VINCI HIGH SCHOOL | 7.9 |
| ERIE COUNTY DETENTION FACILITY | — |
| HEALTH SCIENCES CHARTER SCHOOL | 7.9 |
| INTERNATIONAL PREPARATORY SCHOOL (THE) | 6.4 |
| PATHWAYS ACADEMY | 5.2 |
Showing 20 of 29 schools. View all schools in Buffalo
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
3756 DELAWARE AVE 1, Buffalo, NY 14217
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Mount St. Mary Academy may also want to explore other high schools in the area. CARDINAL O'HARA HIGH SCHOOL (rated 7.5/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Tonawanda), which scores notably higher. Another option is KENMORE EAST SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (rated 5.7/10, 2.1 miles away, in nearby Tonawanda), with a comparable rating. Additionally, KENMORE WEST SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (rated 5.5/10, 1.1 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Buffalo, see our Buffalo schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.0 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 14217 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$72,205
Median Home Value
$193,200
Median Rent
$970/mo
Population
22,566
College Educated
41.3%
Homeownership
67.1%
Avg Commute
19.2 min
Poverty Rate
11.1%
Median Age
41.4
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|---|---|
| ASPIRATIONS DIPLOMA PLUS HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY | 6.3 |
| BRONX DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ACADEMY Bronx, NY | 6.3 |
| BRONX HIGH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Bronx, NY | 6.3 |
| CANDOR JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Candor, NY | 6.3 |
| EXPLORATIONS ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL Bronx, NY | 6.3 |
| FACING HISTORY SCHOOL (THE) New York, NY | 6.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mount St. Mary Academy
What grades does Mount St. Mary Academy serve?
Mount St. Mary Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mount St. Mary Academy?
Mount St. Mary Academy has an enrollment of approximately 246 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount St. Mary Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount St. Mary Academy is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Mount St. Mary Academy rank in NY?
Mount St. Mary Academy ranks #477 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is Mount St. Mary Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Mount St. Mary Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mount St. Mary Academy a private school?
Yes, Mount St. Mary Academy is a private all-girls 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 Mount St. Mary Academy a religious school?
Mount St. Mary Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 246
- Gender Split
- 0% M / 100% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-girls
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 169 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Erie County
- Phone
- (716) 877-1358
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