Our Catholic Schools
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Southern Tier Catholic School
208 N. 24th Street
Olean, NY 14760
Montessori through 8th Grade
Christ-Centered
Academic Excellence
716-372-2891
Southern Tier Catholic School (STCS) was ranked the #1 Elementary School out of 290 public and private elementary schools in western New York (by Buffalo Business First) in both 2010 and 2011 and has remained one of the top-ranked schools over the past five years. The Middle School was also ranked #1 in Cattaraugus and Allegany counties. STCS provides instruction for kindergarten through eighth grade and celebrates the ultimate diversity of each child as a unique gift from God. STCS exceeds state curriculum requirements while emphasizing values, discipline, respect for self and others and high standards.
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Archbishop Walsh Academy
208 N. 24th Street
Olean, NY 14760
9th through 12th Grade
An International Baccalaureate World School
716-372-8122Archbishop Walsh Academy is the region's only private, Catholic high school that is also a designated International Baccalaureate World School authorized to offer the IB Diploma Programme for highly motivated students who seek the challenge of a well-rounded liberal arts and international curriculum. IB and its world-class academic standards are accepted throughout the world at selective universities, making it a passport to higher education at the best colleges.
Supported by some of the community's most highly-recognized leaders who acknowledge the value of high-quality private Catholic education, Walsh has established partnerships with local businesses that allow students professional internship opportunities.
Educating young adults for more than 50 years, Walsh draws students from western New York and northern Pennsylvania, and is supported by both the Diocese of Buffalo, N.Y. and the diocese of Erie, Pa. Walsh prides itself on a challenging and rigorous academic program, which develops 21st Century skills and prepares students for the rigors of college and professional life. Small classes are taught by a dedicated faculty emphasizing a supportive school community.