St. Mary'S School For The Deaf

Over more than 150 years St. Mary’s School for the Deaf has been the leader in deaf education in the eight counties of Western New York. St. Mary’s expert staff evaluates and diagnoses complex disorders using each child’s method of communication. We develop unique academic programs and meet rigorous state requirements. We are able to individualize programming for students. Our five day residential program also offers some students the opportunity to live on campus and receive additional academic, physical education and recreational activities. Our effective program for students birth to age 21 has proven results. Our students graduate as self-directed, life-long learners who are productive members of society. Our graduates became College Provosts, College Professors, School Administrators, Teachers, Priests, Deaf Olympians, work at the Pentagon, are award winning chefs or employee of the month in a sheltered workshop. Our school environment provides 100% Graduation Rate, 91% Attendance Rate, Advanced Regents Diplomas, Regents Diplomas, 56% College Attendance Rate, Deaf/Blind Programming, Residential Program, Deaf Infant Program, Full-day Preschool, Elementary, Middle School & High School Program, Special Needs Achievement Program, Cochlear Implant Program, Fully-Certified Linguistically Accessible Evaluation Team, Bilingual Staff, Tutorial Program, Summer Program, Athletic Program, Sign Language Proficiency Evaluation Team, Work-study program.