Nichols School
- Private
- BUFFALO, NY
Private School
Nichols School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Private
- 5-12
- BUFFALO, NY
- Rating 4.36 out of 5 91 reviews
COVID-19 Update for Prospective Students and Families:
All Nichols School students from grades 5-12 are learning on campus, five days per week. Additional health guidelines are in effect for all classes and events on the school campus, in line with guidances and mandates from the Erie County Department of Health and the New York State Department of Health.
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade B+
- Teachersgrade A
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A+
- Sportsgrade A
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Tuition
Yearly Tuition
$25,700
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Received Financial Aid
33%
Average Financial Aid
$13,300
Nichols School Rankings
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Academics
Average Graduation Rate
100%
Average SAT
1300
196 responses
Average ACT
29
109 responses
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Culture & Safety
Poll
78%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 18 responsesPoll
83%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 18 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade B+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
567
94%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 18 responses67%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 18 responses83%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 18 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National
17:1Poll
86%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 21 responsesPoll
90%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 21 responsesPoll
86%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 21 responsesMap
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Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
93%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 15 responses67%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 15 responses93%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 15 responses- Cost of Livinggrade unavailable
- Good for Familiesgrade unavailable
- Housinggrade unavailable
Median Household Income
$38,229
National
$69,021Median Rent
$528
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$240,772
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Nichols School Reviews
Rating 4.36 out of 5 91 reviews
I came into Nichols as a Junior, and loved the campus and teaching style. There is no NYS regents exams which allows the teachers to spend more time on confusing topics and skip easier ones. Definitely a great education that is preparing for college. The sports are top notch. Nichols has prepared me to play Division 1 lacrosse and introduced me to multiple successful people playing college lacrosse. Although the school prioritizes academics, sports are not pushed aside. The food is amazing, we have wonderful chefs that make great food including a salad bar, grilled chicken, Ice cream machine, juices and whatever the main meal is of the day! The head of school is rational and intelligent, making great decisions to lead the school. Coming from a different school, I realize how special Nichols is and I wish I attended the school since 5th grade!
Wow, where to begin...
What you see is not necessarily what you get with Nichols. On the outside, it presents itself as an "elite" private school. To an extent, it is. If you submit to "the process" and beg and grovel, you might find some fondness for it. This is especially relevant to the "poster kids," or the students that Nichols publicizes beyond all others. The white lacrosse kid, the white hockey player, the token POC. Most of the Nichols graduates you see succeeding come from money, and it is that money that propels them forward. Surely, having all A's on a Nichols report card accelerates that, but it is their ability to afford a 75K Ivy League tuition that seals the deal. Oh, forgot about the administration, which has been complicit in SEVERAL sexual assault scandals. That being said, I got my diploma and got out. I'm very fortunate to be attending college where I am and, without Nichols, it may not have been possible. But, hey, anything to go to Harvard, right?
What you see is not necessarily what you get with Nichols. On the outside, it presents itself as an "elite" private school. To an extent, it is. If you submit to "the process" and beg and grovel, you might find some fondness for it. This is especially relevant to the "poster kids," or the students that Nichols publicizes beyond all others. The white lacrosse kid, the white hockey player, the token POC. Most of the Nichols graduates you see succeeding come from money, and it is that money that propels them forward. Surely, having all A's on a Nichols report card accelerates that, but it is their ability to afford a 75K Ivy League tuition that seals the deal. Oh, forgot about the administration, which has been complicit in SEVERAL sexual assault scandals. That being said, I got my diploma and got out. I'm very fortunate to be attending college where I am and, without Nichols, it may not have been possible. But, hey, anything to go to Harvard, right?
At Nichols School, my experience since I started my freshman year has been a huge shift in anything I ever expected. There has been many highs and lows during my time at Nichols so far, but I could say I have learned a lot from my achievements and a lot more from my mistakes. I love how I feel prepared and supported for once I move onto the adult world, and not scared like I once was. Lastly, I would appreciate the quality of the food improving. They focus on having a lot which is great, but usually most students do not eat when the food is undercooked, burnt, or off tasting.