A premier independent preschool to eighth grade school in Buffalo, NY.
Elmwood Franklin School
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    ACADEMIC RIGOR

    At Elmwood Franklin, we continually challenge students to grow academically and intellectually so that they can achieve at increasingly higher levels.
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    INDIVIDUAL EXCELLENCE

    At Elmwood Franklin, we help each other define excellence, and then reach for it—continuously.
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    CREATIVE INQUIRY

    At EFS, curiosity is rewarded, risk-taking is encouraged, and challenging assumptions is expected.
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    AN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY

    Elmwood Franklin's students are made stronger by sharing ideas, valuing differences, and working together.
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    BUILDING CHARACTER

    Respect, integrity, perseverance, and kindness: it’s who we are at Elmwood Franklin School and who we want to be.

A Focus on Character

In ways big and small, our focus this year is on character—being respectful, supportive, kind, and open to learning from our mistakes.

Join Us for the 2023-24 School Year!

Take a Virtual Tour

Discover how Elmwood Franklin School is building the foundation for children to thrive in life through academic rigor, character, community, individual excellence, and creative inquiry.
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Visit Us on Campus!

Parents and guardians are welcome to tour the school! Interested families can schedule a visit with Admissions Director Stephanie Katzman. Tours are limited to two adults and participants must undergo a wellness check upon arrival.
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An Elmwood Franklin Graduate​

As a school, we are ultimately defined by our graduates. The qualities they possess are the result and the reflection of our work as educators.
​An independent firm recently surveyed hundreds of Elmwood Franklin School graduates to learn about their experiences at EFS and performance in high school, college, and beyond.  Here is what we discovered:

97%

of Elmwood Franklin School graduates felt the overall quality of education they received was exceptional.

2/3

of Elmwood Franklin School graduates were placed in honors level courses or received high school credit for their work at EFS.

98%

of Elmwood Franklin School graduates would choose Elmwood Franklin School all over again.

90%

of Elmwood Franklin School graduates felt they were better prepared for their first year of high school than their peers.

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Cheer on the Eagles at one of our upcoming sporting events and show your Elmwood Franklin pride!
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    admissions@elmwoodfranklin.org | 716-877-5035 | fax 716-877-9680

    ​Elmwood Franklin School is accredited by the New York State Association of Independent Schools.