nardin academy is a private, independent catholic high school in the heart of buffalo, ny. the academy has three schools: high school for young women (grades 9-12), lower and middle schools for boys and girls (k-8) and montessori school with programs for toddlers through 3rd graders. in 1857, nardin academy was founded by the daughters of the heart of mary, a society of religious women, as the first catholic free school in the diocese of buffalo. today we continue their tradition of providing a strong, value-centered catholic education in a close-knit community, while also creating new traditions—maximizing our use of and access to appropriate technological advances, while staying connected with far-flung alums, family and friends. every day, you find an energetic and enthusiastic student body, aged 18 months to 18 years, developing a love of learning in an atmosphere designed to enhance the body, mind and spirit.