Aquinas Institute
Independent Catholic school · Grades 6–12
Rochester, NY
1127 Dewey Ave, Rochester, NY 14613
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-College-going
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- 85% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Serving families in Rochester since at least 2011
In Rochester, New York, Aquinas Institute is an independent Catholic school for students from 6th grade through 12th grade. About 717 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Rochester. The school reports that about 85% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 6–12
- Students
- 717
- Teachers
- 68.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 10.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 326 girls, 391 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Rochester
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 85% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 73% of Catholic schools in New York.
- Compared with 22 Catholic schools in New York.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
- A state or regional independent school association
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Aquinas Institute
What grades does Aquinas Institute serve?
Aquinas Institute serves grades 6–12.
How many students attend Aquinas Institute?
About 717 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Aquinas Institute?
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