Rochesterians have dozens of options for educating their kids. This is our private / charter / alternative education highlight page.
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The Harley School
Powerful Learning Moments. Every Day.
The Harley School is a highly personalized, college preparatory program for our 515 students in Nursery-Grade 12.
Our classes are student-centered and inquiry-based, an approach which can’t be replicated in large sections or within the confines of the Common Core. We feature extraordinary strengths in the arts, in STEM, in civic and global engagement, mindfulness and empathy, and education for a sustainable future. We are a diverse community that celebrates academic seriousness and intellectual playfulness, care for the world and the self, a love for learning and for life.
Join us for a virtual “Inside Look: Information Sessions” held on Wednesdays during the school year from 12–1, highlighting a different division each time. There will be an opportunity to discuss the application process, financial aid, and answer any questions you may have.
1981 Clover St, Rochester, NY 14618 | (585) 442-1770
1262
Allendale Columbia School
AtAllendale Columbia School, we prepare students for the world they will inherit. In our trusting and responsive environment, students in nursery through grade 12 grow in confidence and develop scholastic independence. Together, our students and teachers imagine, design, and create in order to make a positive impact locally and globally. We focus on building foundational skills while providing real-world, authentic learning opportunities. We value and foster these core values: making connections that matter; mastering strategies for learning; inspiring curious and creative learners; sparking resilient spirits; and daring to take risks.
Contact our Director of Enrollment and Financial Aid, Shelby Riter, atsriter@allendalecolumbia.orgtoday to learn more!
519 Allens Creek Rd, Rochester, NY 14618 | (585) 381-4560
763
St. Lawrence School
PreK-5th Grade
At St. Lawrence School, our PreK through 5th grade students are provided with a strong instructional program centered on spiritual growth, academic excellence, and service to others. Our dedicated faculty and staff inspire our students to achieve, while guiding and empowering them to become successful members and future leaders of our community. Students at St. Lawrence are immersed in a small caring community environment, rich with student-centered technology and standards-based instruction, including art, music, physical education, and after school care programs and activities. We invite you to come and visit us at St. Lawrence School to experience how we make a difference in the lives of our students through high standards of academics in a nurturing, faith-based environment.
Please visit our website atwww.stlawrenceschool.orgor call us at(585) 225-3870for more information or to schedule a tour. We look forward to welcoming you to our St. Lawrence School Community!
1000 North Greece Rd, Rochester, NY 14626 | (585) 225-3870
438685
St. Ambrose Academy
St. Ambrose Academy is a private, Catholic, coed, elementary school providing academic excellence for students in Preschool through grade 5. We offer Preschool programs for 3 and 4 year olds with the option of full day wraparound extended care. Our caring teachers provide experiences which enrich all aspects of a child's life: spiritual, emotional, social, physical, and intellectual. In addition to the preschool curriculum, students also receive specialized instruction in physical education and music. We invite you to contact our office to arrange for your personal tour. 585-288-0580
31 Empire Blvd., Rochester, NY 14609 | (585) 288-0580
1129
Archangel School
Authentically Catholic, academically challenging, ardently patriotic
Archangel School is a private school with a traditional Catholic curriculum serving students from Pre-K to high school seniors. Located in the Town of Gates, Archangel School is certified by the NYS Board of Regents, but remains non-Common Core and non-CRT. We are very proud to maintain a low pupil to teacher ratio in our classrooms, ensuring individualized attention for our students. We are a family oriented school with teachers who are first and foremost concerned with the education of the whole child. Archangel School provides a curriculum that is academically challenging while instilling Christian values, infusing the truth and beauty of the Word of God into all aspects of student life.
2400 Chili Avenue, Rochester, New York 14624 | 585-247-1112
1170428
Nazareth Elementary – Where Faith, Love and Learning Thrive!
Grade PreK3 - Grade 6
In 2021,Nazareth Elementarycelebrated 150 years of quality education! Combine academic excellence in a faith-filled environment with our dedicated, caring teaching staff and your child’s early educational journey will flourish! Our goal is for every child to thrive as a confident learner. Since the pandemic, Nazareth has grown its Academic Intervention program to provide extra support in reading and math. There are also enrichment opportunities at various levels. We are bringing back some pre-pandemic extracurricular activities such as Children’s Choir and Science Club. Nazareth could be the experience you have been searching for! Set your child up for bright future with a Nazareth education today.
Reach out today to join the Nazareth family! Call 585-458-3786 to schedule a tour. For more information on our Preschool to Grade 6 program, please visit us at www.nazarethschools.org.
311 Flower City Park, Rochester, NY 14615 | 585.458.3786
1466
Hope Hall School
Connecting Children. Creating Community. Changing Lives.
Hope Hall Schoolis a private, non-sectarian, not-for-profit school, founded in 1994. Our unique educational program,The Dolce Method for Learning Mastery™, is designed for children with special learning needs who consistently experience frustration in traditional classroom settings. We believe that when students are given respect and enough time in a supportive, multi-sensory learning environment, they can become successful lifelong learners.
Serving students in grades 3 through 12 from 17school districts across Monroe County and beyond, Hope Hall’s nurturing, non-threatening, creative atmosphere helps them reverse the cycle of academic failure. At Hope Hall, we proudly boast a consistent 100% graduation rate. Our students graduate prepared for college, the workforce, post-secondary career training programs, and/or 18-21 transition programs.
1612 Buffalo Rd. Rochester, NY 14624 | (585) 426-0210
83466
Academy of Thought and Industry Virtual School
Discover your individual path to excellence
Welcome to the future of middle and high school education! We are a Montessori-inspired online private middle and high school.Study anytime, from anywhere!
ATI Virtual School's middle and high school program is unique: a deliberately planned and charted curriculum of foundational skills that open a greater and greater number of possible paths. Our students don’t just memorize—they understand, apply, and integrate knowledge to pursue their own passions! We deliver a powerful education for independence to develop curious, self-motivated adolescents who thrive in school and in life. Contact us at (714) 709-8598 to learn more or book a tour. Click here to learn what types of students best thrive in an online environment.
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Our Lady of Mercy
Our Lady of Mercy School is the only college preparatory, faith-based private school exclusively for young women in grades 6 through 12 in the Rochester region. Mercy builds life-changing competence, confidence, and compassion that prepares and inspires young women to achieve the highest level of success in college, in career, and in the community. This is accomplished through Mercy’s strong academic and extra-curricular offerings and supportive advocacy of a caring faculty. In addition, Mercy students are instilled with a solid moral compass which prepares them to excel and lead within a global society. We are proud to offer $1.4 million in financial assistance to 40% of our student population. Mercy’s Class of 2017 merited over $20 million in college scholarships, and are attending nationally-renowned institutions including Boston College, Brown, Cornell, Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, MIT, Notre Dame, Yale and many other prestigious schools.
1437 Blossom Road, Rochester, NY 14610 | (585) 288-7120
88337
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