St. John Bosco Schools
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
East Rochester, NY
501 Garfield St, East Rochester, NY 14445
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 72% of Catholic schools in New York
St. John Bosco Schools is an independent Catholic school in East Rochester, New York, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 121 students and around 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 72% of Catholic elementary schools in New York. The school is part of the Diocese of Rochester. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 167 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 121
- Teachers
- 13 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 58 girls, 63 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Rochester
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 167 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 72% of Catholic elementary schools in New York (9 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 71% 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
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?
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- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
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Questions about St. John Bosco Schools
What grades does St. John Bosco Schools serve?
St. John Bosco Schools serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. John Bosco Schools?
About 121 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. John Bosco Schools?
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