DeSales Catholic School

6914 Chestnut Ridge Road, Lockport, NY, 14094-0140
Tel: (716)433-6422
Grades: NS - 8 | 420 students
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DeSales Catholic School is the only Catholic school in Eastern Niagara County and serves families from 9 local Districts. DeSales offers a safe, faith-based environment that fosters the intellectual, spiritual, emotional, social and physical development of each student from Early Childhood (age 3) through 8th grade. DeSales students continue to outperform their public school peers on national and NY State standardized tests. DeSales offers art, music, and Spanish classes for grades K-8. Students with special needs receive physical therapy, speech therapy and occupational therapy services at DeSales provided by the Lockport City School District. DeSales Catholic School...The start of something great!

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DeSales Catholic School
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades Nursery/Preschool - 8
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Year Founded 1970
Student Body
Total Students 420 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 3% (NY School Avg.: 38%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 12:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 18 students
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Formal
(School uniform for Gr 1-8)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Feb. 11 / Mar. 15 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $3,924
Tuition Notes Registered Catholics recieve diocesan stipend; additional need-based aid is available to families of all faiths
Admissions Director Ellen T Roth
Sports
Total Sports Offered 6 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Soccer Softball
Swimming Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 8 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Annual Broadway-style Musical Character Club
Instrumental Music Lessons Middle School Chorus
National Junior Honor Society Odyssey of the Mind
Student Community Service Student Senate

School Notes:

    • Tuition Assistance Available
    • Transportation Available
    • WiFi Networked building with Smart Boards and Laptops for students
    • Before and Afterschool Childcare available
    • Full and Half Day Preschool classes including Montessori Program

    Profile last updated: 01/17/2013

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  • DeSales creats Alumni Hall of Fame - Metrowny.com
    posted on December 4, 2012 at 02:00:23 pm
    DeSales creats Alumni Hall of FameMetrowny.comToday, graduates of DeSales High School, St. Joseph's Academy, St. Mary's School, St. ...
  • Lockport City Schools Closed Friday
    posted on April 29, 2011 at 12:58:45 am
    LOCKPORT, NY -- The Lockport City School District has cancelled classes for ...
  • DeSales celebrates Catholic Schools Week
    posted on February 5, 2011 at 06:43:23 am
    The community at DeSales Catholic School is thankful for their school, for being Catholic and for their country. The Chestnut Ridge Road school was one of the 7,094 Catholic schools nationwide that ...

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Nearby Schools:

DeSales Catholic School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-8 | 0 mi. away
Henrietta G Lewis Campus School
Gr. 2-12 | 1.5 mi. away
Amherst Christian Academy
Gr. K-12 | 9.2 mi. away
Casa Dei Bambini Montessori School
Gr. K | 9.9 mi. away
St Peter Lutheran School
Gr. K-9 | 10 mi. away
St Marys School
Gr. K-9 | 10.4 mi. away

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