Progressive education philosophy in Amherst, New York

The Park School of Buffalo, located at 4625 Harlem Road in Amherst, New York, is a top-rated private K-12 school in Buffalo and Erie County. As the first and only co-ed independent school in Western New York, our natural 34-acre campus features 14 buildings and organic landscapes, providing a unique and enriching learning environment. Founded in 1912, The Park School is dedicated to academic excellence and college preparation, offering progressive education that emphasizes continual learning and critical thinking. Our students are taught respect, responsibility, honesty, and kindness, in addition to rigorous academic work, to help them become their best selves.