Mater Christi School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Albany, NY
35 Hurst Ave, Albany, NY 12208
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 92% of Catholic schools in New York
- Serving families in Albany since at least 2011
Mater Christi School is a Catholic diocesan school in Albany, New York, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 111 students and around 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 92% of Catholic elementary schools in New York. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Albany. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 181 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 111
- Teachers
- 18.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 58 girls, 53 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Albany
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 181 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 92% of Catholic elementary schools in New York (6 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 76% of Catholic elementary schools in New York.
- Compared with 242 Catholic elementary 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
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- 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 Mater Christi School
What grades does Mater Christi School serve?
Mater Christi School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Mater Christi School?
About 111 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Mater Christi School?
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