Where every child is seen as a child of God, deserving of respect and an opportunity to reach their full potential.

Our Schools at a Glance:
Educating Mind, Body and Soul
In a Caring, Nurturing, Safe Environment

55 Catholic Elementary/Middle Schools (60 campuses)
- Over 14,000 students in attendance each year
- More than 800 caring, highly qualified teachers and administrators
- Serving Pre-K three year olds to Grade 8 students
- Over $500,000 in Diocesan tuition aid is available annually - Ask your local school for more information
- 94% of our elementary school graduates attend the high school of their choice
- Students consistently score above grade level on New York State assessments and National Standardized tests

15 Catholic High Schools
- Over 6,000 students enrolled every year
- More than 400 caring, highly qualified teachers and administrators
- 98% of our High School students pursue further education
- Our high School students attend top universities throughout the US: Notre Dame, Harvard, Fordham, Georgetown, Cornell, Northwestern, University at Buffalo, University of Rochester

Busing available to Catholic Schools!

Yellow bus service is provided by the public school districts, including the city of Buffalo.
Details and application information are available at your local Catholic elementary school.
Restrictions apply depending on school district and distance from school.

Choose a Catholic Education for your child
- call today for more information: 716-847-5520 !

Providing the best opportunities in life for your children is the goal of every parent.
When it comes to education, parents have many choices. 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.

Learn, Grow, Succeed
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 and college. For more information on choosing a Catholic school click here.

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 some of the most 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% of Catholic high school students go on to college.