St. Mary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–6
Canandaigua, NY
16 Gibson St, Canandaigua, NY 14424
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 74% of Catholic schools in New York
- Serving families in Canandaigua since at least 2011
St. Mary School is a Catholic diocesan school in Canandaigua, New York, for students from pre-K through 6th grade. It has about 82 students and around 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 74% 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. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–6
- Students
- 82
- Teachers
- 9.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 47 girls, 35 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Rochester
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 74% of Catholic elementary schools in New York (9 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 86% 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 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 St. Mary School
What grades does St. Mary School serve?
St. Mary School serves grades Pre-K–6.
How many students attend St. Mary School?
About 82 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Mary School?
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