Average
#595 of 992 private schools in NY
St Francis De Sales-st Stephen
Elementary School
17 ELMWOOD AVE, Geneva, NY 14456
Enrollment
77
Student-Teacher
7.1:1
Score
6.0
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
77
Student-Teacher
7.1:1
Score
6.0
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New York private schools
#595 of 992
In Geneva
#1 of 2
public schools
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St Francis De Sales-st Stephen
Elementary School in Geneva · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About St Francis De Sales-st Stephen
St Francis De Sales-st Stephen is a private elementary school in Geneva, NY. St Francis De Sales-st Stephen serves approximately 77 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio. St Francis De Sales-st Stephen has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #595 of 992 private schools in NY.
- This school 6.0 · Average
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
At 77 students, St Francis De Sales-st Stephen is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 7.1:1 students to teachers, St Francis De Sales-st Stephen sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
St Francis De Sales-st Stephen 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
BetaHow St Francis De Sales-st Stephen compares to the 4 public schools in Geneva, NY
Student Demographics
All Schools in Geneva
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Francis De Sales-st Stephen (this school) | 6.0 |
| WEST STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 7.1 |
| NORTH STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 3.4 |
| GENEVA HIGH SCHOOL | 8.2 |
| GENEVA MIDDLE SCHOOL | 4.4 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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.
Data Unavailable
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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)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
17 ELMWOOD AVE, Geneva, NY 14456
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Francis De Sales-st Stephen may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. WEST STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.1/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is SKOI-YASE SCHOOL (rated 6.6/10, 6.7 miles away, in nearby Waterloo), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, FRANK M KNIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 6.2/10, 10.1 miles away, in nearby Seneca Falls), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Geneva, see our Geneva schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 13.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| CHILDRENS HOURS SCHOOL Geneva | 0.4 mi | 5.2 |
| WEST STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Geneva | 0.4 mi | 7.1 |
| GENEVA HIGH SCHOOL Geneva | 0.8 mi | 8.2 |
| NORTH STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Geneva | 0.8 mi | 3.4 |
| GENEVA MIDDLE SCHOOL Geneva | 0.8 mi | 4.4 |
| WATERLOO HIGH SCHOOL Waterloo | 6.8 mi | 7.3 |
| WATERLOO MIDDLE SCHOOL Waterloo | 6.8 mi | 3.6 |
| SKOI-YASE SCHOOL Waterloo | 6.7 mi | 6.6 |
| FAYETTE MENNONITE SCHOOL Waterloo | 6.9 mi | 4.1 |
| MIDLAKES MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL Clifton Springs | 8.3 mi | 4.7 |
| LA FAYETTE SCHOOL Waterloo | 7.5 mi | 4.7 |
| MIDLAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Clifton Springs | 8.5 mi | 3.8 |
| GORHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Stanley | 8.9 mi | 4.4 |
| SUNNY HAVEN MENNONITE SCHOOL Penn Yan | 11.3 mi | — |
| BENTON MENNONITE SCHOOL Penn Yan | 12.3 mi | — |
| TORREY RIDGE MENNONITE SCHOOL Penn Yan | 13.0 mi | — |
| FRANK M KNIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Seneca Falls | 10.1 mi | 6.2 |
| ONTARIO-SENECA-YATES-CAYUGA-WAYNE BOCES Newark | 12.7 mi | 5.7 |
| LYONS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Lyons | 13.6 mi | 8.8 |
| LYONS MIDDLE SCHOOL Lyons | 13.6 mi | 3.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 14456 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$74,691
Median Home Value
$166,700
Median Rent
$967/mo
Population
19,864
College Educated
33.9%
Homeownership
63.9%
Avg Commute
18.6 min
Poverty Rate
14.4%
Median Age
38.1
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| CHABAD OF NORTHEAST QUEENS HEBREW SCHOOL Bayside, NY | 6.0 |
| BROOKLYN KIDS PREPARATORY SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY | 6.1 |
| GENESEE COUNTRY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Geneseo, NY | 5.9 |
| HA'OR BEACON SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY | 6.1 |
| HORACE MANN SCHOOL NURSERY-KINDERGARTEN DIVISION New York, NY | 6.1 |
| MIDDLETOWN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL-SDA Middletown, NY | 6.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Francis De Sales-st Stephen
What grades does St Francis De Sales-st Stephen serve?
St Francis De Sales-st Stephen serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Francis De Sales-st Stephen?
St Francis De Sales-st Stephen has an enrollment of approximately 77 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Francis De Sales-st Stephen?
The student-teacher ratio at St Francis De Sales-st Stephen is 7.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Francis De Sales-st Stephen rank in NY?
St Francis De Sales-st Stephen ranks #595 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is St Francis De Sales-st Stephen's MySchoolScout rating?
St Francis De Sales-st Stephen has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Francis De Sales-st Stephen a private school?
Yes, St Francis De Sales-st Stephen 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 Francis De Sales-st Stephen a religious school?
St Francis De Sales-st Stephen has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Neighborhood Context
- Walk Score
- 76 Very Walkable
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 77
- Gender Split
- 56% M / 44% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Ontario County
- Phone
- (315) 789-1828
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