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#592 of 992 private schools in NY

Catholic Academy of Niagara Falls

Elementary School

1055 N MILITARY RD, Niagara Falls, NY 14304

Private

Enrollment

142

Student-Teacher

9.4:1

Score

6.0

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New York private schools

#592 of 992

In Niagara Falls

#1 of 2

public schools

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Catholic Academy of Niagara Falls

6.0/10

Elementary School in Niagara Falls · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Seventy Ninth Street School

3.5/10

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4.1/10

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About Catholic Academy of Niagara Falls

Catholic Academy of Niagara Falls is a private elementary school in Niagara Falls, NY. Catholic Academy of Niagara Falls serves approximately 142 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Catholic Academy of Niagara Falls has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #592 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it comparesOn par with NY schools
  • This school 6.0 · Average
  • NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

At 142 students, Catholic Academy of Niagara Falls is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 9.4:1 students to teachers, Catholic Academy of Niagara Falls sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Catholic Academy of Niagara Falls 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.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Catholic Academy of Niagara Falls compares to 12 public schools serving similar grades in Niagara Falls, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
This School
vs
14.7:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
142
This School
vs
450
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.0
This School
vs
3.3
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 73.9% vs 0%
Black 10.6% vs 0%
Catholic Academy of Niagara Falls Niagara Falls Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Catholic Academy of Niagara Falls (this school) 6.0
SEVENTY NINTH STREET SCHOOL 3.5
GERALDINE J MANN SCHOOL 4.1
LASALLE PREPARATORY SCHOOL 4.3
CATARACT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2.8
NIAGARA CHARTER SCHOOL 5.2
GASKILL PREPARATORY SCHOOL 2.7
BLONEVA BOND PRIMARY SCHOOL 3.3
HYDE PARK SCHOOL 2.8
COLONIAL VILLAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 5.0
HENRY J KALFAS MAGNET SCHOOL 1.5
HARRY F ABATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2.2
MAPLE AVENUE SCHOOL 2.4

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
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B 6.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 9.4:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C 2.9 / 10
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School Day Length 6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,068
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+ 6.7 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 39%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.1 / 10
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Enrollment 142
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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 73.9%
Two or More 12.7%
Black 10.6%
Native American 2.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1055 N MILITARY RD, Niagara Falls, NY 14304

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Catholic Academy of Niagara Falls may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. CHARLOTTE SIDWAY SCHOOL (rated 7.0/10, 4.0 miles away, in nearby Grand Island), which scores slightly higher. Another option is ST STEPHEN SCHOOL (rated 6.6/10, 4.8 miles away, in nearby Grand Island), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, HUTH ROAD SCHOOL (rated 6.5/10, 2.4 miles away, in nearby Grand Island), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Niagara Falls, see our Niagara Falls schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.7 mi
School Distance Rating
SEVENTY NINTH STREET SCHOOL Niagara Falls 0.5 mi 3.5
GERALDINE J MANN SCHOOL Niagara Falls 0.7 mi 4.1
LASALLE PREPARATORY SCHOOL Niagara Falls 1.1 mi 4.3
CATARACT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Niagara Falls 1.3 mi 2.8
HUTH ROAD SCHOOL Grand Island 2.4 mi 6.5
NIAGARA CHARTER SCHOOL Niagara Falls 2.8 mi 5.2
ST PETER'S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Sanborn 3.1 mi 5.8
NIAGARA FALLS HIGH SCHOOL Niagara Falls 2.7 mi 6.0
COLONIAL VILLAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Niagara Falls 3.6 mi 5.0
HOLY GHOST LUTHERAN SCHOOL Niagara Falls 2.9 mi 5.2
CHARLOTTE SIDWAY SCHOOL Grand Island 4.0 mi 7.0
VERONICA E CONNOR MIDDLE SCHOOL Grand Island 3.7 mi 5.7
GRAND ISLAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Grand Island 3.7 mi 8.2
GASKILL PREPARATORY SCHOOL Niagara Falls 3.2 mi 2.7
HYDE PARK SCHOOL Niagara Falls 3.5 mi 2.8
BLONEVA BOND PRIMARY SCHOOL Niagara Falls 3.4 mi 3.3
NIAGARA-WHEATFIELD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Sanborn 4.3 mi 8.1
ST STEPHEN SCHOOL Grand Island 4.8 mi 6.6
EDWARD TOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL Sanborn 4.3 mi 6.2
DRAKE SCHOOL North Tonawanda 3.7 mi 4.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 14304 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$64,756

Median Home Value

$151,500

Median Rent

$901/mo

Population

28,965

College Educated

25.4%

Homeownership

73.4%

Avg Commute

19.3 min

Poverty Rate

12.4%

Median Age

42.9

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PS 132 JUAN PABLO DUARTE New York, NY 6.0
PS 137 RACHEL JEAN MITCHELL Brooklyn, NY 6.0
PS 91 ALBANY AVENUE SCHOOL (THE) Brooklyn, NY 6.0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Catholic Academy of Niagara Falls

What grades does Catholic Academy of Niagara Falls serve?

Catholic Academy of Niagara Falls serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Catholic Academy of Niagara Falls?

Catholic Academy of Niagara Falls has an enrollment of approximately 142 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Catholic Academy of Niagara Falls?

The student-teacher ratio at Catholic Academy of Niagara Falls is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Catholic Academy of Niagara Falls rank in NY?

Catholic Academy of Niagara Falls ranks #592 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Catholic Academy of Niagara Falls's MySchoolScout rating?

Catholic Academy of Niagara Falls has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Catholic Academy of Niagara Falls a private school?

Yes, Catholic Academy of Niagara Falls 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 Catholic Academy of Niagara Falls a religious school?

Catholic Academy of Niagara Falls has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
66 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
30 Some Transit
Bike Score
51 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
142
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
178 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Niagara County

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