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#516 of 992 private schools in NY

St Kateri Parish School

Elementary School · Schenectady, NY

A private elementary school in Schenectady, NY serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

Private

1801 UNION ST, Schenectady, NY 12309

  • 18.5:1 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-2.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-7.5 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+9.6 / 10
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Diversity Index70%
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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Enrollment111
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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where St Kateri Parish 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 68Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,803/100K

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

$119,830

Median home value

$301,100

Median rent

$1,472/mo

College educated

59%

Homeownership

82.7%

Poverty rate

4.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12309; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White36.0%
Black32.4%
Two or More24.3%
Asian7.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hillside SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.3K–50.4 mi381Compare →
Howe Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–50.6 mi414Compare →
Our World MontessoriPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.6 mi6Compare →
Paige Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.7PK–51.1 mi454Compare →

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.

St Kateri Parish School is listed in Schenectady, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Kateri Parish School

St Kateri Parish School is a private elementary school in Schenectady, NY, serving approximately 111 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #516 of 992 private schools in NY.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Kateri Parish School

What grades does St Kateri Parish School serve?

St Kateri Parish School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend St Kateri Parish School?

St Kateri Parish School has an enrollment of approximately 111 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Kateri Parish School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Kateri Parish School is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Kateri Parish School rank in NY?

St Kateri Parish School ranks #516 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is St Kateri Parish School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Kateri Parish School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Kateri Parish School a private school?

Yes, St Kateri Parish 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 Kateri Parish School a religious school?

St Kateri Parish School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
111
Gender Split
44% M / 56% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Schenectady County
Area population (ZIP 12309)
32,996
Area average commute
20.6 min
Area median age
41.7
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 12309; 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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