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#106 of 992 private schools in NY

Top 11% of private schools

Mary Cariola Center

School

1000 ELMWOOD AVE STE 100, Rochester, NY 14620

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

367

Student-Teacher

4.9:1

Score

7.7

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Enrollment

367

Student-Teacher

4.9:1

Score

7.7

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New York private schools

#106 of 992

In Rochester

#2 of 30

public schools

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About Mary Cariola Center

Mary Cariola Center is a private school in Rochester, NY. Mary Cariola Center serves approximately 367 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 4.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Mary Cariola Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #106 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it compares1.5 pts above NY schools

7.7

This school 7.7 · Very Good
NY avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 4.9:1 students to teachers, Mary Cariola Center sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Mary Cariola Center 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 Mary Cariola Center compares to 110 public schools serving similar grades in Rochester, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio

4.9:1

This School

12:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

367

This School

506

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.7

This School

5.2

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 46% vs 0%

Black 32.4% vs 0%

Hispanic 15.8% vs 0%

Asian 3.5% vs 0%

Mary Cariola Center Rochester Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Mary Cariola Center (this school)	—	367	4.9:1	7.7
CITIZENSHIP AND SCIENCE ACADEMY OF ROCHESTER CHARTER SCHOOL	0.6 mi	261	21.8:1	3.2
ANNA MURRAY-DOUGLASS ACADEMY	0.7 mi	782	13.7:1	3.3
GENESEE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL-FLOUR CITY CAMPUS	0.8 mi	118	10.7:1	5.1
SCHOOL 19-DR CHARLES T LUNSFORD	1.2 mi	313	11.2:1	2.9
MONROE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY	1.3 mi	27	1.5:1	—
ROCHESTER ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL	1.4 mi	821	13.5:1	5.1
SCHOOL 35-PINNACLE	1.5 mi	382	11.2:1	3.3
SCHOOL 2-CLARA BARTON	1.5 mi	301	12.5:1	3.3
DR. ALICE HOLLOWAY YOUNG SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE	1.6 mi	285	10.6:1	3.3
JOSEPH C WILSON MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL	1.6 mi	759	8.8:1	6.3
SCHOOL WITHOUT WALLS	1.6 mi	260	9.3:1	6.7
JAMES MONROE UPPER SCHOOL	1.6 mi	649	9.7:1	6.1
MONROE LOWER SCHOOL	1.6 mi	230	9.6:1	5.1
SCHOOL 4-GEORGE MATHER FORBES	1.7 mi	251	10.5:1	4.4
ROCHESTER EARLY COLLEGE INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL	1.8 mi	349	8.9:1	8.5
DR WALTER COOPER ACADEMY	1.8 mi	311	12.4:1	5.7
JOSEPH C WILSON FOUNDATION ACADEMY	1.8 mi	351	10.3:1	4.1
SCHOOL 29-ADLAI E STEVENSON	2.0 mi	236	9.1:1	3.9
TRUE NORTH ROCHESTER PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL	2.1 mi	1,313	20.2:1	6.6
SCHOOL 16-JOHN WALTON SPENCER	2.1 mi	353	13.1:1	4.1

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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

A+ 9.5 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 4.9:1

Instructional Commitment

C- 2.2 / 10

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School Day Length 5.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,012

Diversity & Inclusion

A 9.0 / 10

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Diversity Index 65%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 367

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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 46.0%

Black 32.4%

Hispanic 15.8%

Asian 3.5%

Native American 1.6%

Pacific Islander 0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1000 ELMWOOD AVE STE 100, Rochester, NY 14620

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Mary Cariola Center may also want to explore other schools in the area. DESTINY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL AND PRESCHOOL (rated 6.6/10, 1.3 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, ROCHESTER ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 5.1/10, 1.4 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Rochester, see our Rochester schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.8 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
CITIZENSHIP AND SCIENCE ACADEMY OF ROCHESTER CHARTER SCHOOL Rochester	0.6 mi	261	3.2
ANNA MURRAY-DOUGLASS ACADEMY Rochester	0.7 mi	782	3.3
GENESEE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL-FLOUR CITY CAMPUS Rochester	0.8 mi	118	5.1
WESTFALL ACADEMY ICR Rochester	0.9 mi	69	7.5
MONROE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY Rochester	1.3 mi	27	—
SCHOOL 19-DR CHARLES T LUNSFORD Rochester	1.2 mi	313	2.9
NATIVITY PREPARATORY ACADEMY Rochester	1.3 mi	51	7.4
MCQUAID JESUIT Rochester	1.0 mi	761	4.4
DR. ALICE HOLLOWAY YOUNG SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE Rochester	1.6 mi	285	3.3
SCHOOL 2-CLARA BARTON Rochester	1.5 mi	301	3.3
SCHOOL WITHOUT WALLS Rochester	1.6 mi	260	6.7
JAMES MONROE UPPER SCHOOL Rochester	1.6 mi	649	6.1
MONROE LOWER SCHOOL Rochester	1.6 mi	230	5.1
DESTINY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL AND PRESCHOOL Rochester	1.3 mi	124	6.6
ROCHESTER ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL Rochester	1.4 mi	821	5.1
HILLEL COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL Rochester	1.3 mi	81	7.5
SCHOOL 35-PINNACLE Rochester	1.5 mi	382	3.3
SCHOOL 4-GEORGE MATHER FORBES Rochester	1.7 mi	251	4.4
JOSEPH C WILSON MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL Rochester	1.6 mi	759	6.3
ROCHESTER EARLY COLLEGE INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Rochester	1.8 mi	349	8.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 14620 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$59,525

Median Home Value

$197,700

Median Rent

$1,193/mo

Population

22,866

College Educated

56.4%

Homeownership

28.7%

Avg Commute

16.9 min

Poverty Rate

19.2%

Median Age

33.8

Similar Schools

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CHRISTIAN CENTRAL ACADEMY Williamsville, NY	233	7.8
HARLEM VILLAGE ACADEMY EAST CHARTER SCHOOL New York, NY	388	7.8
BELFAST SCHOOL Belfast, NY	315	7.6
FRIENDSHIP CENTRAL SCHOOL Friendship, NY	265	7.6
GREEN MEADOW WALDORF SCHOOL Chestnut Ridge, NY	236	7.6
LYME CENTRAL SCHOOL Chaumont, NY	345	7.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mary Cariola Center

What grades does Mary Cariola Center serve?

Mary Cariola Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Mary Cariola Center?

Mary Cariola Center has an enrollment of approximately 367 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Cariola Center?

The student-teacher ratio at Mary Cariola Center is 4.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Mary Cariola Center rank in NY?

Mary Cariola Center ranks #106 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Mary Cariola Center's MySchoolScout rating?

Mary Cariola Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Mary Cariola Center a private school?

Yes, Mary Cariola Center is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Mary Cariola Center a religious school?

No, Mary Cariola Center is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 60 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score: 45 Some Transit
Bike Score: 74 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment: 367
Gender Split: 90% M / 10% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 75
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Nonsectarian
School Day: 5.5 hours
Days Per Year: 184 days
Setting: Midsize City
County: Monroe County
Phone: (585) 271-0761

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