A premier independent preschool to eighth grade school in Buffalo, NY.
Elmwood Franklin School
  • About
    • Welcome from the Head
    • Mission and Core Values
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
    • School Leadership
    • Board of Trustees
    • Strategic Plan
    • History
    • Facilities
    • Careers at Elmwood Franklin
  • Admissions
    • Welcome
    • EFS At a Glance
    • Admissions Events
    • Admissions Process
    • Tuition & Value
  • Academics
    • Academic Philosophy
    • Faculty
    • Prep
    • Lower School
    • Upper School
  • Student Life
    • Student Support Services
    • Afterschool Care
    • Arts
    • Athletics
    • Dress Code
    • Dining Service
    • Options Program
    • Outdoor Education
    • Service Learning
    • Summer Camp
    • Summer Work
    • Technology
    • Transportation
  • My EFS
    • Parents
    • Alumni
    • Faculty
    • Students
  • Giving
    • 125 Endowment Campaign
    • Annual Fund
    • Giving Report
    • Auction
    • Gifts of Stock
    • Planned Giving
    • Volunteer
  • Contact
    • Contact Us
    • Location

Our Mission

Elmwood Franklin School prepares children to lead thriving lives.
To effectively carry out our mission, Elmwood Franklin is committed to

  • providing an enriched academic program that emphasizes learning how to learn, developing good work habits, and fostering creative and independent thinking;
  • enhancing each student’s learning experience with in-class and out-of-class activities as well as extracurricular offerings including athletics and the arts;
  • sustaining an environment in which respect and caring for each child and adult in the school community are paramount;
  • building an inclusive school community that reflects and values diversity;
  • maintaining a collegial faculty of outstanding professionals to serve as effective teachers and caring mentors;
  • fostering a school-home partnership focused on the academic and personal development of each student and characterized by open communication;
  • involving families in supporting the work of our students and teachers;
  • supporting our educational program with extensive resources and well-maintained, well-equipped facilities.

Core Values

Academic Rigor
Elmwood Franklin continually challenges students to grow academically and intellectually so that they can achieve at increasingly higher levels.​

Character
Elmwood Franklin strengthens social-emotional skills and demonstrates a commitment to the values of kindness, respect, integrity, teamwork, and perseverance. Students are encouraged to practice their roles as responsible citizens in a wider world.

Community
Elmwood Franklin fosters a caring environment in which families, students, teachers, and professionals share ideas, value and incorporate differences, and work in partnership to create authentic experiences with lasting impact.​
Creative Inquiry
Elmwood Franklin promotes a culture of learning in which curiosity is rewarded, risk-taking is encouraged, and challenging assumptions is expected. Through these experiences, confident, resilient, independent thinkers are cultivated.

Individual Excellence
Elmwood Franklin is a journey—not a destination. Students are met at their personal stage of development and are given opportunities to discover their learning style, pursue their passions, and develop themselves.
Elmwood Franklin School
Welcomes...
  • people of all races, ethnicities, and nationalities
  • people with diverse abilities
  • people who are LGBTQ+
  • people of all family structures
  • people of all religions
  • people from all socio-economic backgrounds
  • people of all body types
​...YOU

At a Glance
Grades: three-year-old program to eighth grade (11 grades)
Enrollment: 345
Average Class Sizes
​Prep: 9–14
Lower & Upper School: 14–18
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Number of Faculty: 42
Average Tenure at EFS:
13 years
Founded: 1895

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© Elmwood Franklin School | 104 New Amsterdam Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14216
admissions@elmwoodfranklin.org | 716-877-5035 | fax 716-877-9680

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