McQuaid Jesuit
Independent Catholic school · Grades 6–12
The largest Catholic school in Rochester
Rochester, NY
B+Overall gradeAll boys741 students12 students per teacher
Private schools in Rochester, NY
36 private schools in Rochester, NY, with grades, size and class sizes.
By type
Catholic schools 14Christian schools 4Jewish day schools 3Montessori schools 3Independent schools 3High schools 16Preschools 4Special education schools 6
Aquinas Institute
Independent Catholic school · Grades 6–12
85% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Rochester, NY
AOverall grade717 students11 students per teacher
Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women
Independent Catholic school · Grades 6–12
97% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Rochester, NY
A+Overall gradeAll girls612 students10 students per teacher
The Harley School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest independent school in Rochester
Rochester, NY
A+Overall grade453 students6 students per teacher
Bishop Kearney High School
Parish school · Grades 6–12
90% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Rochester, NY
A-Overall grade406 students12 students per teacher
Allendale Columbia School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 82% of independent schools in New York
Rochester, NY
A+Overall grade263 students4 students per teacher
Mary Cariola Center
Special education school · Grades K–12
The largest special education school in Rochester
Rochester, NY
A+Overall grade253 students4 students per teacher
Holy Cross School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–6
Smaller classes than 71% of Catholic schools in New York
Rochester, NY
A+Overall grade164 students10 students per teacher
Seton Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–6
Serving families in Rochester since at least 2011
Rochester, NY
AOverall grade142 students11 students per teacher
Hope Hall School
Independent school · Grades 3–12
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Rochester, NY
A-Overall grade141 students6 students per teacher
Rochester Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest Christian school in Rochester
Rochester, NY
B+Overall grade135 students10 students per teacher
St. Lawrence Elementary School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–5
Serving families in Rochester since at least 2011
Rochester, NY
B-Overall grade133 students22 students per teacher
School of the Holy Childhood
Special education school · Ungraded
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Rochester, NY
BOverall grade103 students7 students per teacher
Nazareth Elementary
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–6
Smaller classes than 88% of Catholic schools in New York
Rochester, NY
A+Overall grade100 students7 students per teacher
The Norman Howard School
Special education school · Grades 4–12
Smaller classes than 69% of special education schools in New York
Rochester, NY
A+Overall grade98 students4 students per teacher
Rochester School for the Deaf
Special education school · Grades Pre-K–12
The smallest classes of any special education school in Rochester
Rochester, NY
A+Overall grade97 students4 students per teacher
Mary Cariola, Building 2
Special education school · Grades 6–12
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Rochester, NY
B+Overall grade96 students6 students per teacher
Trinity Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades K–6
The only Montessori school in Rochester
Rochester, NY
BOverall grade86 students9 students per teacher
Destiny Christian School and Preschool
Pentecostal school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 4 Christian schools in Rochester
Rochester, NY
B+Overall grade82 students10 students per teacher
St. Pius Tenth School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–5
Smaller classes than 77% of Catholic schools in New York
Rochester, NY
AOverall grade82 students8 students per teacher
St. Kateri School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–5
Smaller classes than 92% of Catholic schools in New York
Rochester, NY
A+Overall grade77 students6 students per teacher
Hillside Children's Center -Andrews Trahey Campus
Alternative school · Grades 5–12
The smallest classes of any independent school in Rochester
Rochester, NY
A+Overall grade76 students3 students per teacher
St. Ambrose Academy
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–5
Smaller classes than 81% of Catholic schools in New York
Rochester, NY
A+Overall grade73 students8 students per teacher
Westfall Academy Icr
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–5
Growing: enrollment up 48% since 2019–20
Rochester, NY
AOverall grade65 students5 students per teacher
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Questions about private schools in Rochester, NY
How many private schools are in Rochester, NY?
36 private schools in Rochester, NY, with about 5,555 students in all, according to official public records.
What kinds of private schools are in Rochester, NY?
The most common are Catholic schools (14), special education schools (6), Christian schools (4), Jewish day schools (3).
Are there private high schools in Rochester, NY?
Yes: 16 private schools in Rochester, NY teach through 12th grade.
How many private schools in Rochester, NY offer pre-K?
18 private schools in Rochester, NY offer pre-K. Ask each one about ages, hours and openings.
How many students per teacher do private schools in Rochester, NY have?
The average school has 7.5 students per teacher.
How much does private school cost in Rochester, NY?
Tuition varies from school to school. Call each school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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