Very Good
#251 of 992 private schools in NY
Top 25% of private schools
Mater Christi School
Elementary School · Albany, NY
A private elementary school in Albany, NY serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
35 HURST AVE, Albany, NY 12208
- 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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.
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Mater Christi School 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 38Car-Dependent
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,693/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,505
Median home value
$255,300
Median rent
$1,291/mo
College educated
55.6%
Homeownership
44.6%
Poverty rate
20.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12208; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Catholic AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 160 | Compare → |
| New Scotland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 459 | Compare → |
| Eagle Point Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 286 | Compare → |
| Maimonides Hebrew Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 76 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mater Christi School is listed in Albany, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Mater Christi School
Mater Christi School is a private elementary school in Albany, NY, serving approximately 156 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #251 of 992 private schools in NY.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mater Christi School
What grades does Mater Christi School serve?
Mater Christi School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Mater Christi School?
Mater Christi School has an enrollment of approximately 156 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mater Christi School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mater Christi School 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 Mater Christi School rank in NY?
Mater Christi School ranks #251 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is Mater Christi School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mater Christi School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mater Christi School a private school?
Yes, Mater Christi 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 Mater Christi School a religious school?
Mater Christi School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 156
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 185 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Albany County
- Phone
- (518) 489-3111
- Area population (ZIP 12208)
- 23,936
- Area average commute
- 17.8 min
- Area median age
- 33
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 12208; 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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