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#695 of 992 private schools in NY

St Christopher Elementary School

Elementary School

2660 NIAGARA FALLS BLVD, Tonawanda, NY 14150

Private

Enrollment

252

Student-Teacher

10.4:1

Score

5.7

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New York private schools

#695 of 992

In Tonawanda

#2 of 2

public schools

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St Christopher Elementary School

5.7/10

Elementary School in Tonawanda · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About St Christopher Elementary School

St Christopher Elementary School is a private elementary school in Tonawanda, NY. St Christopher Elementary School serves approximately 252 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. St Christopher Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #695 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it comparesOn par with NY schools
  • This school 5.7 · Average
  • NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

St Christopher Elementary 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

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How St Christopher Elementary School compares to 6 public schools serving similar grades in Tonawanda, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
This School
vs
11.2:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
252
This School
vs
678
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.7
This School
vs
4.9
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 90.9% vs 0%
Asian 3.2% vs 0%
Hispanic 2.8% vs 0%
Black 1.6% vs 0%
St Christopher Elementary School Tonawanda Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Christopher Elementary School (this school) 5.7
GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 6.3
KENMORE EAST SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 5.7
THOMAS A EDISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 5.4
TONAWANDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 3.8
TONAWANDA MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL 5.0
HOLMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 3.3

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
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B 5.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.4:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+ 4.1 / 10
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School Day Length 6.4 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,113.6
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B- 5.3 / 10
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Diversity Index 17%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

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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Enrollment 252
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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 90.9%
Asian 3.2%
Hispanic 2.8%
Black 1.6%
Two or More 1.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2660 NIAGARA FALLS BLVD, Tonawanda, NY 14150

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Christopher Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. MAPLEMERE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 6.7/10, 3.6 miles away, in nearby Amherst), which scores slightly higher. Another option is GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 6.3/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, SPRUCE SCHOOL (rated 6.1/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby North Tonawanda), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Tonawanda, see our Tonawanda schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.6 mi
School Distance Rating
AUTISM SERVICES Amherst 0.6 mi 5.4
GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Tonawanda 1.2 mi 6.3
WILLOW RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Amherst 1.2 mi 4.3
HERITAGE HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Amherst 1.3 mi 5.1
SWEET HOME SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Amherst 1.8 mi 8.0
SPRUCE SCHOOL North Tonawanda 1.7 mi 6.1
SWEET HOME MIDDLE SCHOOL Amherst 2.5 mi 5.6
KENMORE EAST SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Tonawanda 2.6 mi 5.7
NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Tonawanda 2.3 mi —
JEWISH HERITAGE DAY SCHOOL/OHR TEMIMIM Amherst 2.2 mi 6.4
THOMAS A EDISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Tonawanda 3.0 mi 5.4
OHIO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL North Tonawanda 2.9 mi 6.1
CARDINAL O'HARA HIGH SCHOOL Tonawanda 2.8 mi 7.5
NORTH TONAWANDA MIDDLE SCHOOL North Tonawanda 2.8 mi 5.8
NORTH TONAWANDA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL North Tonawanda 3.2 mi 4.9
NORTH TONAWANDA HIGH SCHOOL North Tonawanda 2.9 mi 7.2
BEN FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL Buffalo 3.8 mi 4.9
BEN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Buffalo 3.8 mi 3.7
CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF WESTERN NEW YORK North Tonawanda 3.1 mi 6.3
MAPLEMERE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Amherst 3.6 mi 6.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 14150 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$70,294

Median Home Value

$181,900

Median Rent

$1,094/mo

Population

41,585

College Educated

32.4%

Homeownership

70.9%

Avg Commute

21.2 min

Poverty Rate

10.1%

Median Age

41.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Christopher Elementary School

What grades does St Christopher Elementary School serve?

St Christopher Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Christopher Elementary School?

St Christopher Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 252 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Christopher Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Christopher Elementary School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Christopher Elementary School rank in NY?

St Christopher Elementary School ranks #695 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is St Christopher Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Christopher Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Christopher Elementary School a private school?

Yes, St Christopher Elementary 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 St Christopher Elementary School a religious school?

St Christopher Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
55 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
66 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
252
Gender Split
46% M / 54% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.4 hours
Days Per Year
174 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Erie County
Phone
(716) 693-5604

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