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#319 of 992 private schools in NY

Top 32% of private schools

Bishop Kearney High School

High School

125 KINGS HWY S, Rochester, NY 14617

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

390

Student-Teacher

10.5:1

Score

6.8

Grades

6th – 12th

Enrollment

390

Student-Teacher

10.5:1

Score

6.8

Grades

6th – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New York private schools

#319 of 992

In Rochester

#13 of 30

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About Bishop Kearney High School

Bishop Kearney High School is a private high school in Rochester, NY. Bishop Kearney High School serves approximately 390 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Bishop Kearney High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #319 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it comparesOn par with NY schools

6.8

This school 6.8 · Average
NY avg 7.0

What Parents Should Know

Bishop Kearney High School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

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How Bishop Kearney High School compares to 75 public schools serving similar grades in Rochester, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.5:1

This School

11.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

390

This School

572

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.8

This School

5.2

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 68.7% vs 0%

Black 14.9% vs 0%

Hispanic 10.8% vs 0%

Asian 2.6% vs 0%

Bishop Kearney High School Rochester Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Bishop Kearney High School (this school)	—	390	10.5:1	6.8
SCHOOL 39-ANDREW J TOWNSON	1.1 mi	330	13.2:1	3.0
EASTRIDGE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL	1.2 mi	884	10.2:1	8.8
FRANKLIN LOWER SCHOOL	1.4 mi	212	6.6:1	7.0
FRANKLIN UPPER SCHOOL	1.4 mi	1,006	10.3:1	4.3
ROGERS MIDDLE SCHOOL	1.4 mi	413	10.9:1	6.1
IRONDEQUOIT HIGH SCHOOL	1.4 mi	1,177	11.9:1	7.7
DAKE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL	1.5 mi	563	10.6:1	5.7
EAST IRONDEQUOIT MIDDLE SCHOOL	1.6 mi	651	9.9:1	4.5
NORTHWEST COLLEGE PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL	1.7 mi	238	7.9:1	2.3
SCHOOL 50-HELEN BARRETT MONTGOMERY	1.7 mi	624	12:1	2.8
ROCHESTER PREP CHARTER SCHOOL 3	1.8 mi	766	40.3:1	6.9
SCHOOL 45-MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE	1.8 mi	500	12.5:1	4.0
EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS CHARTER SCHOOL	2.0 mi	1,035	16.2:1	4.2
SCHOOL 33-JOHN JAMES AUDUBON	2.3 mi	889	12.9:1	2.5
SCHOOL 25-NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE	2.4 mi	281	10:1	3.0
SCHOOL 22-LINCOLN SCHOOL	2.5 mi	466	13.7:1	4.6
SCHOOL 53 MONTESSORI ACADEMY	2.5 mi	268	11.7:1	5.4
UNIVERSITY PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL FOR YOUNG MEN	2.7 mi	501	11.7:1	7.1
SCHOOL 52-FRANK FOWLER DOW	2.8 mi	297	11.4:1	3.6
IROQUOIS MIDDLE SCHOOL	2.8 mi	398	11.1:1	7.0

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NY.

Classroom Attention

B- 5.4 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.5:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 7.5 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,260

Diversity & Inclusion

A- 7.5 / 10

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Diversity Index 49%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 390

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in NY

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 68.7%

Black 14.9%

Hispanic 10.8%

Asian 2.6%

Two or More 2.6%

Pacific Islander 0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

125 KINGS HWY S, Rochester, NY 14617

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Bishop Kearney High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. EASTRIDGE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.8/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is IRONDEQUOIT HIGH SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, FRANKLIN UPPER SCHOOL (rated 4.3/10, 1.4 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Rochester, see our Rochester schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.7 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
ST KATERI SCHOOL Rochester	0.5 mi	103	6.4
IVAN L GREEN PRIMARY SCHOOL Rochester	0.7 mi	341	5.9
BROOKVIEW SCHOOL Rochester	0.8 mi	151	7.7
SCHOOL 39-ANDREW J TOWNSON Rochester	1.1 mi	330	3.0
LISTWOOD SCHOOL Rochester	1.3 mi	176	7.5
FRANKLIN UPPER SCHOOL Rochester	1.4 mi	1,006	4.3
FRANKLIN LOWER SCHOOL Rochester	1.4 mi	212	7.0
IRONDEQUOIT HIGH SCHOOL Rochester	1.4 mi	1,177	7.7
EASTRIDGE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Rochester	1.2 mi	884	8.8
DAKE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Rochester	1.5 mi	563	5.7
NORTHWEST COLLEGE PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL Rochester	1.7 mi	238	2.3
SCHOOL 45-MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE Rochester	1.8 mi	500	4.0
SOUTHLAWN SCHOOL Rochester	1.3 mi	232	7.7
ROGERS MIDDLE SCHOOL Rochester	1.4 mi	413	6.1
ROCHESTER PREP CHARTER SCHOOL 3 Rochester	1.8 mi	766	6.9
EAST IRONDEQUOIT MIDDLE SCHOOL Rochester	1.6 mi	651	4.5
LAURELTON-PARDEE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Rochester	1.7 mi	243	4.1
BRIARWOOD SCHOOL Rochester	1.6 mi	158	7.7
BAY KNOLL SDA SCHOOL Rochester	1.6 mi	18	—
SCHOOL 50-HELEN BARRETT MONTGOMERY Rochester	1.7 mi	624	2.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 14617 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$89,530

Median Home Value

$179,100

Median Rent

$1,197/mo

Population

21,287

College Educated

49.6%

Homeownership

86.1%

Avg Commute

20.7 min

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Median Age

44.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bishop Kearney High School

What grades does Bishop Kearney High School serve?

Bishop Kearney High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Bishop Kearney High School?

Bishop Kearney High School has an enrollment of approximately 390 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bishop Kearney High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bishop Kearney High School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Bishop Kearney High School rank in NY?

Bishop Kearney High School ranks #319 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Bishop Kearney High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bishop Kearney High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Bishop Kearney High School a private school?

Yes, Bishop Kearney High School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Bishop Kearney High School a religious school?

Bishop Kearney High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 51 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score: 40 Some Transit
Bike Score: 45 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: 6th – 12th
Enrollment: 390
Gender Split: 57% M / 43% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 37
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: Monroe County
Phone: (585) 342-4000

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