St. Madeleine Sophie School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–5
Schenectady, NY
3510 Carman Rd, Schenectady, NY 12303
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Schenectady since at least 2011
In Schenectady, New York, St. Madeleine Sophie School is an independent Catholic school for students from pre-K through 5th grade. About 93 students attend, with roughly 16 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Albany. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–5
- Students
- 93
- Teachers
- 6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 15.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 41 girls, 52 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Albany
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 81% 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
Questions to ask on a tour
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Questions about St. Madeleine Sophie School
What grades does St. Madeleine Sophie School serve?
St. Madeleine Sophie School serves grades Pre-K–5.
How many students attend St. Madeleine Sophie School?
About 93 students, with 16 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Madeleine Sophie School?
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