About the School
- St. Thomas Aquinas Elementary School in Buffalo, NY serves 269 udents from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a co–educational, Catholic elementary program.
- Located in a central city community, the school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 18:1 with 15 teaching staff members.
- The school is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and offers Catholic–oriented education for early childhood and middle school udents.
- udent diversity includes approximately 7.6% students of color within the school population.
- As a private Buffalo elementary school, tuition and acceptance rates align with local averages for faith–based education options.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
269 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 39%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Thomas Aquinas Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Thomas Aquinas Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ÌÇÐÄÔ´´s
The nearest high school to St. Thomas Aquinas Elementary School is Bishop Timon-st Jude High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Notre Dame Academy (1.2 miles away)
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Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 193 students
All-boys (Catholic)
601 Mckinley Pkwy
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 826-3610
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 150 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
All-girls (Catholic)
88 Red Jacket Pkwy
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 825-8796
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 502 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
1125 Abbott Rd
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 824-0726
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Catholic
1988 Clinton Street
Buffalo, NY 14206
(716) 822-8057
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 110 students
Special Education School
777 Ridge Rd
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 828-9737
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 193 students
All-boys (Catholic)
601 Mckinley Pkwy
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 826-3610
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 150 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
All-girls (Catholic)
88 Red Jacket Pkwy
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 825-8796
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 110 students
Special Education School
777 Ridge Rd
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 828-9737
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 355 students
Special Education School (Catholic)
780 Ridge Rd
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 828-9636
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 218 students
Islamic
109 Ridge Rd
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 603-2873
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 502 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
1125 Abbott Rd
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 824-0726
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Catholic
1988 Clinton Street
Buffalo, NY 14206
(716) 822-8057
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 110 students
Special Education School
777 Ridge Rd
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 828-9737
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 355 students
Special Education School (Catholic)
780 Ridge Rd
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 828-9636
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 182 students
Catholic
2760 S Park Ave
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 828-9436
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 502 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
1125 Abbott Rd
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 824-0726
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Catholic
1988 Clinton Street
Buffalo, NY 14206
(716) 822-8057
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 355 students
Special Education School (Catholic)
780 Ridge Rd
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 828-9636
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 182 students
Catholic
2760 S Park Ave
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 828-9436
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 258 students
Specialized Curriculum (Islamic)
182 Sobieski St
Buffalo, NY 14212
(716) 892-2606
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9455 Lake Shore Rd
Angola, NY 14006
(716) 926-2351
Angola, NY 14006
(716) 926-2351
9517.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 247 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8855 Erie Rd
Angola, NY 14006
(716) 926-2402
Angola, NY 14006
(716) 926-2402
9518.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 459 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Special Education School
8685 Erie Rd
Angola, NY 14006
(716) 549-4454
Angola, NY 14006
(716) 549-4454
9518.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 675 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
959 Beach Rd
Angola, NY 14006
(716) 926-2310
Angola, NY 14006
(716) 926-2310
9518.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 665 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 High St
Angola, NY 14006
(716) 926-2371
Angola, NY 14006
(716) 926-2371
9519.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 295 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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