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Nazareth Elementary

Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–6

Rochester, NY

311 Flower City Park, Rochester, NY 14615

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 88% of Catholic schools in New York
  • Serving families in Rochester since at least 2011

In Rochester, New York, Nazareth Elementary is an independent Catholic school for students from pre-K through 6th grade. About 100 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 88% 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 Rochester. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 181 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–6
Students
100
Teachers
15.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 90 girls, 10 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Independent Catholic school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
181 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 88% of Catholic elementary schools in New York (7 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 79% of Catholic elementary schools in New York.
    • Compared with 242 Catholic elementary schools in New York.

    Students by survey year

    182’11–12131’13–14165’15–16150’17–18113’19–20114’21–22100’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K16
    K12
    115
    216
    316
    410
    518
    613

    Student body

    Black57%
    Two or more races17%
    Hispanic or Latino14%
    White5%
    American Indian or Alaska Native3%
    Asian2%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

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    Questions about Nazareth Elementary

    What grades does Nazareth Elementary serve?

    Nazareth Elementary serves grades Pre-K–6.

    How many students attend Nazareth Elementary?

    About 100 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Nazareth Elementary?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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