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#480 of 992 private schools in NY
Top 48% of private schools
St Mary School
Elementary School
16 GIBSON ST, Canandaigua, NY 14424
Enrollment
84
Student-Teacher
6.7:1
Score
6.3
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
84
Student-Teacher
6.7:1
Score
6.3
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New York private schools
#480 of 992
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St Mary School
Elementary School in Canandaigua · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About St Mary School
St Mary School is a private elementary school in Canandaigua, NY. St Mary School serves approximately 84 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio. St Mary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #480 of 992 private schools in NY.
- This school 6.3 · Average
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
At 84 students, St Mary School 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 6.7:1 students to teachers, St Mary School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
St Mary 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
BetaHow St Mary School compares to the 3 public schools in Canandaigua, NY
Student Demographics
All Schools in Canandaigua
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Mary School (this school) | 6.3 |
| CANANDAIGUA PRIMARY-ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 5.0 |
| CANANDAIGUA MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6.6 |
| CANANDAIGUA ACADEMY | 9.1 |
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
16 GIBSON ST, Canandaigua, NY 14424
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Mary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BLOOMFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.4/10, 6.9 miles away, in nearby Bloomfield), which scores notably higher. Another option is RED JACKET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 6.8/10, 5.4 miles away, in nearby Shortsville), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, VICTOR PRIMARY SCHOOL (rated 6.4/10, 9.5 miles away, in nearby Victor), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Canandaigua, see our Canandaigua schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 11.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| CANANDAIGUA PRIMARY-ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Canandaigua | 0.3 mi | 5.0 |
| CANANDAIGUA MIDDLE SCHOOL Canandaigua | 0.7 mi | 6.6 |
| CANANDAIGUA ACADEMY Canandaigua | 1.3 mi | 9.1 |
| CANANDAIGUA MONTESSORI SCHOOL Canandaigua | 1.5 mi | — |
| CALVARY CHAPEL ACADEMY Farmington | 4.6 mi | 5.6 |
| RED JACKET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Shortsville | 5.4 mi | 6.8 |
| RED JACKET HIGH SCHOOL Shortsville | 5.4 mi | 8.0 |
| RED JACKET MIDDLE SCHOOL Shortsville | 5.4 mi | 5.2 |
| MARCUS WHITMAN HIGH SCHOOL Rushville | 8.3 mi | 8.1 |
| MARCUS WHITMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL Rushville | 8.3 mi | 5.2 |
| BLOOMFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bloomfield | 6.9 mi | 7.4 |
| MIDDLESEX VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Rushville | 9.7 mi | 4.9 |
| BLOOMFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Bloomfield | 7.3 mi | 8.8 |
| BLOOMFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL Bloomfield | 7.3 mi | 6.6 |
| VICTOR EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL Victor | 9.4 mi | 6.1 |
| VICTOR PRIMARY SCHOOL Victor | 9.5 mi | 6.4 |
| VICTOR INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Victor | 9.6 mi | 5.6 |
| VICTOR JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Victor | 9.7 mi | 7.3 |
| VICTOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Victor | 9.7 mi | 8.4 |
| PALMYRA-MACEDON MIDDLE SCHOOL Palmyra | 11.5 mi | 4.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 14424 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$79,135
Median Home Value
$250,400
Median Rent
$1,228/mo
Population
28,851
College Educated
40.9%
Homeownership
64.6%
Avg Commute
22 min
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Median Age
45.8
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| BASHAW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Clayton, NY | 6.3 |
| CHEMUNG VALLEY MONTESSORI SCHOOL Elmira, NY | 6.3 |
| GESHER YEHUDA Brooklyn, NY | 6.3 |
| HOLY MARTYRS ARMENIAN DAY SCHOOL Oakland Gardens, NY | 6.3 |
| OUR LADY OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL Depew, NY | 6.3 |
| PS 25 EUBIE BLAKE SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY | 6.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Mary School
What grades does St Mary School serve?
St Mary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Mary School?
St Mary School has an enrollment of approximately 84 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Mary School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Mary School is 6.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Mary School rank in NY?
St Mary School ranks #480 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is St Mary School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Mary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Mary School a private school?
Yes, St Mary 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 Mary School a religious school?
St Mary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 84
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ontario County
- Phone
- (585) 394-4300
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