Average
#663 of 992 private schools in NY
Desales Catholic School
Elementary School
6914 CHESTNUT RIDGE RD, Lockport, NY 14094
Enrollment
267
Student-Teacher
10.3:1
Score
5.8
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
267
Student-Teacher
10.3:1
Score
5.8
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New York private schools
#663 of 992
In Lockport
#2 of 2
public schools
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Desales Catholic School
Elementary School in Lockport · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Desales Catholic School
Desales Catholic School is a private elementary school in Lockport, NY. Desales Catholic School serves approximately 267 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Desales Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #663 of 992 private schools in NY.
- This school 5.8 · Average
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
Desales Catholic 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.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Desales Catholic School compares to 9 public schools serving similar grades in Lockport, NY
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Desales Catholic School (this school) | 5.8 |
| ROY KELLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 6.1 |
| EMMET BELKNAP INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | 5.1 |
| CHARLES A UPSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 5.1 |
| ANNA MERRITT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 4.3 |
| AARON MOSSELL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 5.4 |
| GEORGE SOUTHARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 7.2 |
| STARPOINT MIDDLE SCHOOL | 7.3 |
| REGAN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | 6.6 |
| FRICANO PRIMARY SCHOOL | 6.4 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat 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.
Data Unavailable
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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)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
6914 CHESTNUT RIDGE RD, Lockport, NY 14094
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Desales Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. DODGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.5/10, 10.8 miles away, in nearby East Amherst), which scores notably higher. Another option is NEWFANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.5/10, 6.7 miles away, in nearby Newfane), which scores notably higher. Additionally, GEORGE SOUTHARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 3.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Lockport, see our Lockport schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 11.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ROY KELLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lockport | 1.4 mi | 6.1 |
| HENRIETTA G LEWIS CAMPUS SCHOOL Lockport | 1.3 mi | 7.5 |
| EMMET BELKNAP INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Lockport | 1.6 mi | 5.1 |
| CHARLES A UPSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lockport | 2.4 mi | 5.1 |
| LOCKPORT HIGH SCHOOL Lockport | 2.4 mi | 7.1 |
| ANNA MERRITT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lockport | 2.4 mi | 4.3 |
| AARON MOSSELL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Lockport | 2.5 mi | 5.4 |
| GEORGE SOUTHARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lockport | 3.4 mi | 7.2 |
| ROYALTON-HARTLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Gasport | 4.1 mi | 5.8 |
| NEWFANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Newfane | 6.7 mi | 7.5 |
| NEWFANE MIDDLE SCHOOL Newfane | 7.5 mi | 4.8 |
| NEWFANE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Newfane | 7.6 mi | 8.1 |
| ST MARYS SCHOOL East Amherst | 10.1 mi | 6.0 |
| NEWFANE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Burt | 10.1 mi | 4.9 |
| REGAN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Lockport | 8.5 mi | 6.6 |
| STARPOINT HIGH SCHOOL Lockport | 8.5 mi | 7.8 |
| FRICANO PRIMARY SCHOOL Lockport | 8.5 mi | 6.4 |
| STARPOINT MIDDLE SCHOOL Lockport | 8.5 mi | 7.3 |
| DODGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL East Amherst | 10.8 mi | 8.5 |
| CLARENCE CENTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Clarence Center | 11.8 mi | 7.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 14094 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$73,354
Median Home Value
$186,100
Median Rent
$869/mo
Population
50,526
College Educated
28.7%
Homeownership
72%
Avg Commute
23.2 min
Poverty Rate
11%
Median Age
42
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Desales Catholic School
What grades does Desales Catholic School serve?
Desales Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Desales Catholic School?
Desales Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 267 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desales Catholic School?
The student-teacher ratio at Desales Catholic School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Desales Catholic School rank in NY?
Desales Catholic School ranks #663 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is Desales Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?
Desales Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Desales Catholic School a private school?
Yes, Desales Catholic 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 Desales Catholic School a religious school?
Desales Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 267
- Gender Split
- 43% M / 57% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 178 days
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Niagara County
- Phone
- (716) 433-6422
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