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#875 of 992 private schools in NY

Seton Catholic School

Elementary School · Rochester, NY

A private elementary school in Rochester, NY serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

Private

165 RHINECLIFF DR, Rochester, NY 14618

  • 13.9:1 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)
C+3.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+3.9 / 10
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School Day Length6.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,091.2
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B5.5 / 10
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Diversity Index21%
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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Enrollment171
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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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The neighborhood

Where Seton Catholic 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 71Very Walkable
  • Transit 28Some Transit
  • Bike 65Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,924/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rochester), 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

$122,647

Median home value

$301,300

Median rent

$1,407/mo

College educated

76.4%

Homeownership

76.5%

Poverty rate

5.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14618; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White88.9%
Two or More5.8%
Black2.9%
Hispanic1.2%
Asian1.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Council Rock Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.3K–20.7 mi733Compare →
School 15-children's School of Rochester (the)Enrollment path unverified5.4PK–60.7 mi372Compare →
Hillside Children's CenterPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK0.8 mi16Compare →
Rochester Classical AcademyPrivate · tuition5.4privatePK–30.9 mi33Compare →

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.

Seton Catholic School is listed in Rochester, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Seton Catholic School

Seton Catholic School is a private elementary school in Rochester, NY, serving approximately 171 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #875 of 992 private schools in NY.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Seton Catholic School

What grades does Seton Catholic School serve?

Seton Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Seton Catholic School?

Seton Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 171 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Seton Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at Seton Catholic School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Seton Catholic School rank in NY?

Seton Catholic School ranks #875 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Seton Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

Seton Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Seton Catholic School a private school?

Yes, Seton 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 Seton Catholic School a religious school?

Seton Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
171
Gender Split
46% M / 54% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.2 hours
Days Per Year
176 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Monroe County
Area population (ZIP 14618)
24,621
Area average commute
15.6 min
Area median age
40
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 14618; 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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