St. Bernards School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–5
Saranac Lake, NY
63 River St, Saranac Lake, NY 12983
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 66% of Catholic schools in New York
- Growing: enrollment up 82% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Saranac Lake since at least 2011
St. Bernards School is a Catholic parish school in Saranac Lake, New York, for students from pre-K through 5th grade. It has about 89 students and around 10 students per teacher, smaller classes than 66% of Catholic elementary schools in New York. Enrollment has grown about 82% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Ogdensburg. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 175 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–5
- Students
- 89
- Teachers
- 8.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 10.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 53 girls, 36 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Ogdensburg
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 66% of Catholic elementary schools in New York (10 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 82% 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 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 St. Bernards School
What grades does St. Bernards School serve?
St. Bernards School serves grades Pre-K–5.
How many students attend St. Bernards School?
About 89 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Bernards School?
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