Nazareth Academy (Rochester, New York)

Nazareth Elementary is a private co-educational Catholic school teaching grades Pre-K through Grade 6 in Rochester, New York, USA. It is a ministry of the Sisters of St. Joseph.

Nazareth Elementary
Address
311 Flower City Park

Rochester
,
(Monroe County)
,
New York
14613

United States
Coordinates43°11′3″N 77°37′57″W
Information
TypePrivate, Co-ed
MottoDominus Illuminatio Mea.
(The Lord is my Light.)
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
Established1871
PrincipalSister Margaret Mancuso, SSJ
Teaching staffSisters of St. Joseph and other teaching professionals
GradesPre-K-6
Average class sizeclasses range anywhere from 12-24 students
CampusUrban
Color(s)Blue and Gold   
NicknameNaz
AccreditationMiddle States Association of Colleges and Schools[1]
Websitewww.nazarethschools.org

History

Nazareth Academy was founded by the Sisters of Saint Joseph in 1871. It was the oldest Catholic high school in Rochester.[2]

"One chance… often in life we are faced with a defining moment, where the choice we make will help determine our safety, our character, or our future."

Extracurricular activities

After School Clubs

After-School activities include:

  • 100 Mile Club
  • Soccer Skills Club
  • Basketball Skills Club
  • Science Club

Clubs and organizations

Nazareth Elementary supports several clubs and organizations, including:

  • Children's Choir
  • Dulcimer club

Associated schools

Nazareth Academy was a part of Nazareth Schools, which also included an elementary (Nazareth Hall Elementary and Preschool) and middle school (Nazareth Hall Middle School) that were founded as a boys school in 1884. The original building was constructed in 1915; Nazareth Academy closed in 2010.

Performance

Nazareth Academy was accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, the New York State Board of Regents, and the New York State Association of Independent Schools.[3] It was a member of the Greater Rochester Association of Private Schools.[4]

References
  1. MSA-CIWA. "MSA-Committee on Institution-Wide Accreditation". Archived from the original on July 12, 2009. Retrieved 2009-06-23.
  2. Nazareth Schools at a glance
  3. Nazareth Academy accreditation
  4. "Greater Rochester Association of Private Schools". Archived from the original on 2008-03-10. Retrieved 2008-01-03.
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