The 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.

Join Us for the 2025-26 School Year!

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Parents and guardians are welcome to tour the school! Interested families can schedule a visit with Admissions Director Stephanie Katzman.
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Elmwood Franklin School offers a challenging, comprehensive academic program paired with a strong emphasis on citizenship and good character. Students are given the opportunity to learn and to lead in a nurturing, child-centered environment where curiosity is rewarded, risk-taking is encouraged, and challenging assumptions is expected. As a result, our students become confident, resilient, independent thinkers.
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Together We...

This school year, our theme—Together We—is all about harnessing the power of unity and collaboration. Whether in the classroom, on the field, or in the community, we support one another, lift each other up, and celebrate our accomplishments. Our community thrives when we come together. Here is to a year where "Together We" truly makes all the difference!

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 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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Elmwood Franklin School prepares children to lead thriving lives.


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[email protected] | 716-877-5035 | fax 716-877-9680

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

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