Southtowns Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Lake View, NY
2052 Lakeview Rd, Lake View, NY 14085
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 77% of Catholic schools in New York
In Lake View, New York, Southtowns Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 119 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 77% of Catholic elementary schools in New York. Its enrollment has held steady since 2017–18. The school is part of the Diocese of Buffalo. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 172 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 119
- Teachers
- 14.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 66 girls, 53 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Buffalo
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 172 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 77% of Catholic elementary schools in New York (8 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 73% 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 2017–18.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- 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 Southtowns Catholic School
What grades does Southtowns Catholic School serve?
Southtowns Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Southtowns Catholic School?
About 119 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Southtowns Catholic School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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