The Education Collaborative of Western New York is a consortium of 15 private schools, including schools for young women, schools for young men and co-educational schools.
Among the 15 Education Collaborative of Western New York schools are 11 Catholic schools and four non-sectarian schools.
currently active member schools
of graduating students attend college
awarded in need-based Financial Aid annually
All Education Collaborative of Western New York schools establish high academic standards for comprehensive college preparation while fostering high achievement.
The admissions process begins at least a full year before the date of intended enrollment. EdCo schools welcome a diverse student population with a variety of talents and interests. Admissions is granted based on performance on an entrance exam as well as past educational performance, conduct, and attendance.
EdCoWNY Schools are known for their high standards. Private schools are required to provide an equivalent education to their public counterparts, but they are free do do so by their own unique approach.
Students perform better than their public school counterparts on standardized achievement tests.
Students from low socio-economic backgrounds are more than three times more likely than comparable public school students to attain a bachelor’s degree by their mid-20s.
Private schools are racially, ethnically, and economically diverse. Twenty-seven percent of private school students are students of color.
Private secondary school students are nearly 50 percent more likely to take AP or IB courses in science and math than public school students.
The participation of private school students in community service projects is significantly higher than their public school counterparts.
Academic scholarships are awarded based on an entrance exam, overall scholastic achievement, teacher recommendations, demonstration of academic potential, proficiency in a particular area of study, financial need, or any combination of the above.
The Education Collaborative of Western New York, to better prepare our students for the future, provides its unique member schools with opportunities for collaboration, a forum for sharing ideas, and a structure for advocating the values of private education.
