The village of Depew, with a population of 17,371, is a suburb of the Greater Buffalo area. There are 6,000 residential units within the school district

The community is a mix of professional and blue-collar families that have been very supportive of the school district. The village has the advantages of city life while maintaining the friendly environment of a smaller community. Easy access to Western New York's main thruways and highways is within minutes, as is the Buffalo-Niagara International Airport.

Several two and four-year colleges are within commuting distance, including the State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo State College and Erie Community Colleges.

Depew is a family-oriented community, with strong values. Many of our graduates return to live and work in the district.