The premier independent preschool to eighth grade school in Buffalo, NY.
Elmwood Franklin School
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Transportation

Elmwood Franklin does not provide transportation. Suburban school districts provide yellow school-bus transportation to EFS families living within 15 miles of the school. You must apply for transportation through your district by April 1. The most common bus service numbers are listed on the right. For all other districts, please consult the phone book or your district. Students living within the City of Buffalo can obtain a free Metro bus pass by completing an application available in our school office. In addition, we are happy to provide you with car-pool information.

New Students/New Bus Riders
Bus service forms are generally due to districts by April 1 for the following school year. Please contact your district directly if you need service for the upcoming school year. Once you have confirmed transportation with your district, please inform Elmwood Franklin School that your child will be riding the bus.

Dates of No Service
There may be days a school district is closed and not providing bus transportation when Elmwood Franklin is in session. Please review your district's calendar and contact your district if you have any questions.
EFS Bus Coordinator
Alyssa Charles
(716) 877-5035 ext. 174

[email protected]
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Suburban School District
​Bus Service
Amherst
684-9440

Clarence
407-9500

Frontier
646-2156

Grand Island
773-8890
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Ken/Ton
874-8611
Lancaster
686-3290

Orchard Park
209-6238

Sweet Home
689-5250

West Seneca
677-3820

Williamsville
626-8388

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​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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