ORCHARD PARK — Officials from St. John Vianney School announced today that the school will not reopen for the upcoming academic year.
The parish school, located at 2950 Southwestern Blvd., in Orchard Park, concluded its academic year last Wednesday, June 18. The school was tasked last year to reduce costs, enhance fundraising, and increase enrollment to continue its viability. Unfortunately, enrollment targets were not met, and the decision to close the school was reached by clerical and lay leadership of the parish and school in close consultation with the diocese.
The announcement of school closing began today with notification of parents, faculty and staff.
“We have accepted the recommendation of the school and parish leadership to close St. John Vianney School,” explained Bishop Michael W. Fisher. “We understand that this will be a difficult time for all involved, and the diocese will lend our full support for those impacted by the decision with our overall goal to preserve Catholic elementary education going forward.”
St. John Vianney School enrolled 137 students, 44 in the pre-K program and 93 students in grades K-8 during the 2024-2025 academic year. There is capacity in other Catholic elementary schools for St. John Vianney students.