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#592 of 992 private schools in NY

Catholic Academy of Niagara Falls

Elementary School · Niagara Falls, NY

A private elementary school in Niagara Falls, NY serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

1055 N MILITARY RD, Niagara Falls, NY 14304

  • 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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)
B6.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.4:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C2.9 / 10
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School Day Length6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,068
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+6.7 / 10
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Diversity Index39%
Community Context

Data not available

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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Enrollment142
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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

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The neighborhood

Where Catholic Academy of Niagara Falls sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 30Some Transit
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,326/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Niagara Falls), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$64,756

Median home value

$151,500

Median rent

$901/mo

College educated

25.4%

Homeownership

73.4%

Poverty rate

12.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14304; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White73.9%
Two or More12.7%
Black10.6%
Native American2.8%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Seventy Ninth Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.5PK–60.5 mi417Compare →
Geraldine J Mann SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.1PK–60.7 mi425Compare →
Cataract Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.8PK–61.3 mi534Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Catholic Academy of Niagara Falls is listed in Niagara Falls, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Catholic Academy of Niagara Falls

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

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.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
Area population (ZIP 14304)
28,965
Area average commute
19.3 min
Area median age
42.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 14304; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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