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#385 of 992 private schools in NY

Top 39% of private schools

Nichols School

High School

1250 AMHERST ST, Buffalo, NY 14216

Private

Enrollment

596

Student-Teacher

7.9:1

Score

6.6

Grades

5th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New York private schools

#385 of 992

In Buffalo

#10 of 17

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Nichols School

6.6/10

High School in Buffalo · grades 5th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Nichols School

Nichols School is a private high school in Buffalo, NY. Nichols School serves approximately 596 students, and covers grades 5th-12th, and has a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Nichols School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #385 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it compares0.4 pts below NY schools
  • This school 6.6 · Average
  • NY avg 7.0

What Parents Should Know

At 7.9:1 students to teachers, Nichols School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Nichols School 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

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How Nichols School compares to 74 public schools serving similar grades in Buffalo, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio
7.9:1
This School
vs
10.5:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
596
This School
vs
554
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.6
This School
vs
5.0
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 59.4% vs 0%
Asian 20.3% vs 0%
Black 9.2% vs 0%
Hispanic 3.5% vs 0%
Nichols School Buffalo Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Nichols School (this school) 6.6
TAPESTRY CHARTER SCHOOL 5.4
PS 81 4.3
NORTH PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL #50 7.7
RESEARCH LABORATORY HS-BIOINFORMATIC 6.9
MCKINLEY VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL 6.6
MIDDLE EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL 8.8
LEWIS J BENNETT HIGH SCHOOL OF INNOVATIVE TECHNOLGY 6.7
ACADEMY SCHOOL 6.5
ELMWOOD VILLAGE CHARTER SCHOOL HERTEL 3.1
BURGARD HIGH SCHOOL 6.1
BUFFALO UNITED CHARTER SCHOOL 3.0
PS 84 4.9
WEST HERTEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 4.9
DR LYDIA T WRIGHT SCH OF EXCELLENCE 3.8
PS 74 HAMLIN PARK - CLAUDE AND OUIDA CLAPP ACADEMY 5.7
PFC WILLIAM J GRABIARZ #79 4.2
MATH SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY PREPARATORY SCHOOL AT 197 3.3
BUFFALO ACADEMY FOR THE VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS 5.4
LAFAYETTE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL 6.3
COMMUNITY SCHOOL #53 3.8

Showing 20 of 74 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

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
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+ 6.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 7.9:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B- 4.5 / 10
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School Day Length 7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,123.2
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A- 8.4 / 10
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Diversity Index 59%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B 5.5 / 10
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Enrollment 596
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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)

White 59.4%
Asian 20.3%
Black 9.2%
Two or More 7.2%
Hispanic 3.5%
Native American 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1250 AMHERST ST, Buffalo, NY 14216

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Nichols School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. MIDDLE EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.8/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is BUFFALO SEMINARY (rated 8.2/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, RESEARCH LABORATORY HS-BIOINFORMATIC (rated 6.9/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Buffalo, see our Buffalo schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.5 mi
School Distance Rating
ELMWOOD-FRANKLIN SCHOOL Buffalo 0.2 mi 7.6
TAPESTRY CHARTER SCHOOL Buffalo 0.6 mi 5.4
PS 64 FREDERICK LAW OLMSTED Buffalo 0.7 mi 8.5
PS 81 Buffalo 0.9 mi 4.3
NORTH PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL #50 Buffalo 0.9 mi 7.7
DR GEORGE BLACKMAN ECC Buffalo 0.8 mi 4.6
PRIMARY HALL PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL Buffalo 0.8 mi 3.5
RESEARCH LABORATORY HS-BIOINFORMATIC Buffalo 0.9 mi 6.9
ST JOSEPH'S COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE Buffalo 1.3 mi 4.3
PS 17 Buffalo 1.4 mi 4.7
ACADEMY SCHOOL Buffalo 1.3 mi 6.5
MCKINLEY VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Buffalo 1.1 mi 6.6
BUFFALO SEMINARY Buffalo 1.5 mi 8.2
BURGARD HIGH SCHOOL Buffalo 1.4 mi 6.1
CHARLES A LINDBERGH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Buffalo 1.7 mi 6.0
PS 74 HAMLIN PARK - CLAUDE AND OUIDA CLAPP ACADEMY Buffalo 1.7 mi 5.7
MIDDLE EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL Buffalo 1.3 mi 8.8
LEWIS J BENNETT HIGH SCHOOL OF INNOVATIVE TECHNOLGY Buffalo 1.3 mi 6.7
ELMWOOD VILLAGE CHARTER SCHOOL HERTEL Buffalo 1.3 mi 3.1
PS 84 Buffalo 1.5 mi 4.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 14216 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$70,260

Median Home Value

$260,700

Median Rent

$1,152/mo

Population

23,221

College Educated

54.1%

Homeownership

46.3%

Avg Commute

19.4 min

Poverty Rate

13.9%

Median Age

34.9

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GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE SCIENCES Springfield Gardens, NY 6.6
INNOVATION CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL New York, NY 6.6
KINGSBOROUGH EARLY COLLEGE SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY 6.6
NARDIN ACADEMY Buffalo, NY 6.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Nichols School

What grades does Nichols School serve?

Nichols School serves students in grades 5th through 12th.

How many students attend Nichols School?

Nichols School has an enrollment of approximately 596 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Nichols School?

The student-teacher ratio at Nichols School is 7.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Nichols School rank in NY?

Nichols School ranks #385 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Nichols School's MySchoolScout rating?

Nichols School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Nichols School a private school?

Yes, Nichols School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Nichols School a religious school?

No, Nichols School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
61 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
40 Some Transit
Bike Score
54 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
5th – 12th
Enrollment
596
Gender Split
57% M / 43% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
75
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
156 days
Setting
Large City
County
Erie County
Phone
(716) 332-6300

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