Welcome to EFS!
Welcome to Elmwood Franklin School! Here you will begin to discover all of the great things that make EFS the premier independent preschool through eighth-grade school in the city of Buffalo.
Elmwood Franklin is a caring and inclusive community of families, students, teachers, staff, and alumni who share ideas, value differences, and work in partnership to create an outstanding environment that fosters learning and growth for our students.
Elmwood Franklin School offers a comprehensive academic program, led by our top-notch faculty and paired with a strong emphasis on citizenship and good character. The school balances its rich and storied tradition with a 21st-century approach to teaching and learning. Curiosity is rewarded, risk-taking is encouraged, and challenging assumptions is expected. As a result, our students become confident, resilient, independent thinkers.
Whether you are a prospective family, a current family, or an alum, there is always something to learn about our amazing school. This includes everything from the admissions process to our educational philosophy, from school life to supporting the school and following us on social media: Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube.
We invite you to come visit our campus in person to learn more about or rediscover what it means to be part of the Elmwood Franklin community. And if you are already a part of our wonderful community, we thank you for your support!
Warmly,
Elmwood Franklin is a caring and inclusive community of families, students, teachers, staff, and alumni who share ideas, value differences, and work in partnership to create an outstanding environment that fosters learning and growth for our students.
Elmwood Franklin School offers a comprehensive academic program, led by our top-notch faculty and paired with a strong emphasis on citizenship and good character. The school balances its rich and storied tradition with a 21st-century approach to teaching and learning. Curiosity is rewarded, risk-taking is encouraged, and challenging assumptions is expected. As a result, our students become confident, resilient, independent thinkers.
Whether you are a prospective family, a current family, or an alum, there is always something to learn about our amazing school. This includes everything from the admissions process to our educational philosophy, from school life to supporting the school and following us on social media: Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube.
We invite you to come visit our campus in person to learn more about or rediscover what it means to be part of the Elmwood Franklin community. And if you are already a part of our wonderful community, we thank you for your support!
Warmly,
Randy Needlman, Ed.D.
Interim Head of School
Interim Head of School