2023 Best Schools in Lancaster

• Buffalo, NY•

• Private School•

• 5-12

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  Rating 4.36 out of 5  91 reviews

Senior: 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!... Read 91 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 567

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Buffalo, NY•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.51 out of 5  122 reviews

Junior: I am a rising senior at Buffalo Seminary currently, and have greatly enjoyed my time here. This school is incredibly welcoming and all of the students and teachers are very encouraging. I've had a very positive experience with my classes, and since SEM offers a very wide variety of courses, it is easy to find classes that interest you. Also, SEM's arts program is very strong, and there are many different opportunities to be involved in the SEM arts community. I have appreciated the efforts to create a more diverse community, but feel that the administration could be doing more to uplift students of color. Overall, I feel very ready to go into college and feel that SEM has given me many opportunities to make my application strong. I truly do love SEM, and I would definitely recommend upcoming students to check it out!... Read 122 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 160

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Snyder, NY•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.94 out of 5  32 reviews

Senior: The Park School of Buffalo provides me with a lot of things that I find crucial in the sense of an academic upbringing. There’s an incredible art program that helps encourage students to pursue their own creativity. This is paired with a hand tailored schedule that is made to suit the individuals interests. While yes, there isn’t much choice given when you have to pick math, there’s an extensive list of English, history, and electives one can look into taking. Not only this, but they provide the student an opportunity to try an “independent study”. A student can come up with a specific topic they wish to learn about and ask a teacher to make it into an independent study, then giving the student the opportunity to learn about a topic that is not generally taught within the school. While of course certain things could use adapting, like the lunch menu, the school as a whole is relatively very enjoyable and is a good place to grow an individuals skills and talent.... Read 32 reviews

• grade A

• Students 291

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Williamsville, NY•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.13 out of 5  46 reviews

Senior: I'm a senior at Christian Central Academy and have attended since kindergarten, I love it! The teachers really care about the students and the culture of the school is one of growth and love. It is an academically rigorous school that promotes college readiness and AP classes of which I've taken many. There are small classes, rarely more than 20 students so everyone gets one one one time with the teachers and no one is overlooked. It has a safe and positive environment and I'm so grateful for my parents enrolling me here. Being a small school our sports teams have much fewer numbers but the student sections are filled with cheers and our high school girls varsity basketball team made state playoffs last year! Extracurriculars like music and clubs are promoted and everyone looks forward to (being in/watching) the high school play every year. CCA is a K-12 school in one building and friendships between grades are common and encouraging.... Read 46 reviews

• grade A

• Students 260

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Buffalo, NY•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.19 out of 5  184 reviews

Senior: Being a part of this school has been a fundamental stepping stone in my life. Sacred Heart academy has not only taught me curriculums but has also taught me how to be a part of a community. This school has so much to offer, including a challenging curriculum, a welcoming environment, an encouraging staff, and a community based on inclusion and sisterhood. I find myself excited to wake up and start my day as a student at SHA. Without this school, I would not have become the well-rounded, confident, and studious, person I am today. I recommend this school to anyone in the Buffalo area that is looking for a challenging school that will help you strive to be the best you can be.... Read 184 reviews

• grade A

• Students 465

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Lancaster Central School District, NY•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.95 out of 5  304 reviews

Senior: My experience at Lancaster High School has been great! In my opinion, the faculty and staff here do a great job at creating an adaptable and supportive learning environment. There's almost an endless amount of resources for whatever any of the students here need, which is extremely helpful when trying to get work done. All of the students are provided with a wide range of opportunities, including five educational academies and many different electives. My school has much more to offer than just the core classes, which is one of the favorite things about my school. I personally participate in the PLTW academy, which has allowed me to explore the things I'm actually interested in, such as technology and engineering. Overall, the past four years at this high school have been very positive, and I wouldn't have wanted to go anywhere else.... Read 304 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,762

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Buffalo, NY•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.29 out of 5  24 reviews

Senior: I am going to be a senior this year at Timon, and I loved my previous years here. The atmosphere, the love we share with each other and our teachers is extraordinary! We all know each other here at Timon. You can walk down the hall and say hello to anyone. We’re all brothers here and this is a brotherhood I will cherish for the rest of my life.... Read 24 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 245

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Lancaster Central School District, NY•

• K-3

• grade A minus

• Students 490

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Lancaster Central School District, NY•

• K-3

• grade A minus

• Students 336

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Lancaster Central School District, NY•

• K-3

• grade B+

• Students 359

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Lancaster Central School District, NY•

• 7-8

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  Rating 3 out of 5  1 review

• grade B+

• Students 838

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Buffalo, NY•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.01 out of 5  134 reviews

Senior: While every school has its set of challenges, Mount Mercy is an amazing school. The opportunities paired with the faculty and students create an irreplaceable environment. Mercy allows each person to find themselves as individuals, what they like, what they're good at, and who they are, while also fostering an unmatchable community. You make lifelong friends here. Mercy has made me the person I am. I would recommend Mercy to everyone. Mercy can only get better from more people attending, bringing new ideas and experiences to add to the already enriching atmosphere.... Read 134 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 228

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Depew Union Free School District, NY•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.85 out of 5  68 reviews

Junior: i have been attending Depew High School since kindergarten, and i would not want to be anywhere else! I believe the education given to us by our teachers is amazing and they put so much time and effort to help us grow. Our athletic programs have helped me survive all the tough times. I participate in sports such as volleyball and cheer. Our coaches put their heart into helping us get better at what we love. We may not always win when it comes to sports, but we sure give it our all. My favorite part of the year would be spirit week. Depew has had the biggest rival in all of WNY against Lancaster for 50 years. The big football game and assembly is something i am so proud to be apart of. Since we are not a huge school, most teachers and students will know each other or be acquainted some how, which makes us all a closer family. I am a Junior now and have 2 more years to complete, but my experience so far has been something i would not change and will remember as the years pass.... Read 68 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 538

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Lancaster Central School District, NY•

• 4-6

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  Rating 3.86 out of 5  7 reviews

Parent: William street has been wonderful for my daughter. Very supportive of her needs and she loves going to school. The entire team works very hard at making sure that the school is successful for every individual child and their needs.... Read 7 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 1,241

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Lancaster, NY•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.22 out of 5  74 reviews

Senior: St. Mary's has a very good culture. This culture is created by the faculty. The faculty cares a lot about their jobs and all of their students. They put in a lot of effort and prepare all the students for college. Every teacher there is nice, and kind and will put in extra effort to help any student who needs it. It is very clear that the teachers care about their students and they want them to succeed. The management at St. Mary's is also very good. The administrators are active in the day-to-day life at school and check up with students frequently. They also take their job very seriously and show they care about the school when it comes to the fundraising work they do. They are always trying to get connections that could help the school and the student's education. Overall St. Mary's is a great place to attend school because of the environment as well as the good education.... Read 74 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 375

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Depew Union Free School District, NY•

• 6-8

• grade B

• Students 414

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Buffalo, NY•

• Public School•

• 5-12

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  Rating 3.9 out of 5  30 reviews

Senior: Western New York Maritime Charter School has been a fantastic school of choice for me and hundreds of other students for the past few years. The environment created at this school is unlike any other. The entire student body are enrolled as jrotc students which allows the staff to teach us valuable lessons missing in other schools. The biggest of these is leadership, with many teams and almost all day to day operations being overlooked or run via these respected and trusted students. The school also has some of the best staff I've encountered at any school ever. very rarely is there an unliked or ineffective teacher. The combination of these two things really makes it among the top places to attend in the area, in my opinion.... Read 30 reviews

• grade B

• Students 462

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Lackawanna, NY•

• Public School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.15 out of 5  33 reviews

Junior: It is a pretty good school. Academic wise, it is beginning to have more advanced classes, which is good for students. Teachers and staff care about the students are really want them to succeed. However, there have been increasing conflicts with students, a lot of fights. This is definitely because of Covid. Before covid, the school arguably had better culture and spirit. There are pros and cons, and it is really up to the individual student to make the most out of their experience at Global. I would say it is definitely a step up from some public schools, especially for the Buffalo area.... Read 33 reviews

• grade B

• Students 945

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• West Seneca, NY•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.67 out of 5  3 reviews

Senior: The teachers here really care about the students, and with small class sizes you really get some one on one time with teachers whenever you need it.... Read 3 reviews

• grade B

• Students 108

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Depew Union Free School District, NY•

• PK, K-5

• grade B

• Students 807

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Buffalo Public Schools, NY•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

• grade C+

• Students 370

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Buffalo, NY•

• Public School•

• K-8

• •
  Rating 1 out of 5  1 review

• grade C

• Students 890

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Buffalo Public Schools, NY•

• PK, K-8

• grade C minus

• Students 344

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Buffalo, NY•

• Public School•

• K-8

• grade C minus

• Students 639

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Buffalo, NY•

• Public School•

• K-8

• grade C minus

• Students 402

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1