Very Good
#168 of 992 private schools in NY
Top 17% of private schools
Nativity Preparatory Academy
Middle School · Rochester, NY
A private middle school in Rochester, NY serving grades 5th – 8th.
15 WHALIN ST, Rochester, NY 14620
- 7.7:1 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.
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Where Nativity Preparatory Academy 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 93Walker's Paradise
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 77Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,924/100K
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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
$59,525
Median home value
$197,700
Median rent
$1,193/mo
College educated
56.4%
Homeownership
28.7%
Poverty rate
19.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14620; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe Lower SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 7–8 | 0.4 mi | 230 | Compare → |
| Dr. Alice Holloway Young School of ExcellenceEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 7–8 | 0.7 mi | 285 | Compare → |
| School 58-world of Inquiry SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 928 | Compare → |
| Mary Cariola CenterPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 367 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Nativity Preparatory Academy is listed in Rochester, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Nativity Preparatory Academy
Nativity Preparatory Academy is a private middle school in Rochester, NY, serving approximately 51 students in grades 5th-8th with a 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #168 of 992 private schools in NY.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nativity Preparatory Academy
What grades does Nativity Preparatory Academy serve?
Nativity Preparatory Academy serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Nativity Preparatory Academy?
Nativity Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 51 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nativity Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Nativity Preparatory Academy is 7.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Nativity Preparatory Academy rank in NY?
Nativity Preparatory Academy ranks #168 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is Nativity Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Nativity Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Nativity Preparatory Academy a private school?
Yes, Nativity Preparatory Academy 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 Nativity Preparatory Academy a religious school?
Nativity Preparatory Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 51
- Gender Split
- 59% M / 41% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 8.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Monroe County
- Phone
- (585) 271-1630
- Area population (ZIP 14620)
- 22,866
- Area average commute
- 16.9 min
- Area median age
- 33.8
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 14620; 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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