Chesterton Academy Of Buffalo in Bowmansville, NY, serves 25 students in grades 9 through 12 within a Catholic, co–educational suburban setting.
The school was founded in 2014 and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 3:1, supported by 8 teachers.
As a high school private option in Erie County, it offers a regular secondary program emphasizing small class sizes.
Chesterton Academy Of Buffalo is located near other private schools offering PK–12 and K–8 education in the Buffalo suburban area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
25 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Chesterton Academy Of Buffalo?
The application deadline for Chesterton Academy Of Buffalo is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Chesterton Academy Of Buffalo is Gateway-longview Lynde School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Buffalo Suburban Christian Academy (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Nativity Of The Blessed Virgin Mary School (1.7 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Buffalo Suburban Christian Academy ![Buffalo Suburban Christian Academy Photo]( "Buffalo Suburban Christian Academy Photo")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
5580 Genesee St
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 580-0763
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 580-0763
1.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 20 students
Nativity Of The Blessed Virgin Mary School
(Catholic)
8550 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14221
(171) 663-3744
Buffalo, NY 14221
(171) 663-3744
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Chc Learning Center
Special Education School
80 Lawrence Bell Dr Sutie 115
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 831-8422
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 831-8422
2.2 miles
Gr: PK | 63 students
Our Lady Of The Blessed Sacrament School
(Catholic)
20 French Rd
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 685-2544
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 685-2544
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Walden Avenue KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
3970 Walden Ave
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 309-5900
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 309-5900
2.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
6350 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 783-3100
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 783-3100
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 131 students
St. Marys High School ![St. Marys High School Photo]( "St. Marys High School Photo")
(Catholic)
142 Laverack Ave
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 683-4824
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 683-4824
2.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 416 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition listed
Cantalician Center For Learning
Special Education School
2049 George Urban Blvd.
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 901-8700
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 901-8700
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 416 students
39 Academy St
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 634-4821
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 634-4821
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 245 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4625 Harlem Road
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 839-1242
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 839-1242
5.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 345 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Buffalo Suburban Christian Academy ![Buffalo Suburban Christian Academy Photo]( "Buffalo Suburban Christian Academy Photo")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
5580 Genesee St
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 580-0763
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 580-0763
1.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 20 students
Nativity Of The Blessed Virgin Mary School
(Catholic)
8550 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14221
(171) 663-3744
Buffalo, NY 14221
(171) 663-3744
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Our Lady Of The Blessed Sacrament School
(Catholic)
20 French Rd
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 685-2544
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 685-2544
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students Avg. class size: 20 students
6350 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 783-3100
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 783-3100
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 131 students
2 Saint Marys Hl
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 683-2112
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 683-2112
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 351 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Nativity Of The Blessed Virgin Mary School
(Catholic)
8550 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14221
(171) 663-3744
Buffalo, NY 14221
(171) 663-3744
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Chc Learning Center
Special Education School
80 Lawrence Bell Dr Sutie 115
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 831-8422
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 831-8422
2.2 miles
Gr: PK | 63 students
Our Lady Of The Blessed Sacrament School
(Catholic)
20 French Rd
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 685-2544
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 685-2544
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Walden Avenue KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
3970 Walden Ave
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 309-5900
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 309-5900
2.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
6350 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 783-3100
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 783-3100
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 131 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6745 Erie Rd
Derby, NY 14047
(716) 926-2461
Derby, NY 14047
(716) 926-2461
9525.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 344 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
(Math: 74% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6050 Fairway Ct
Lake View, NY 14085
(716) 926-1770
Lake View, NY 14085
(716) 926-1770
9526.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 573 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
(Math: 67% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8289 N Main St
Eden, NY 14057
(716) 992-3610
Eden, NY 14057
(716) 992-3610
9527.2 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 282 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
3000 Schoolview Rd
Eden, NY 14057
(716) 992-3638
Eden, NY 14057
(716) 992-3638
9527.4 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 348 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
(Math: 74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3150 Schoolview Rd
Eden, NY 14057
(716) 992-3600
Eden, NY 14057
(716) 992-3600
9527.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 652 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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