Bishop Dunn Memorial
Bishop Dunn Memorial School, founded in 1883, is proud of its tradition and commitment to the academic, spiritual, emotional, social and physical development of children, Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8.
It is our philosophy that success, particularly at an early age, depends on the growth of a child`s confidence, self-esteem and stimulation of their inquisitive nature.
Bishop Dunn Memorial School, on the campus of Mount Saint Mary College, offers a distinctive learning environment where children develop those qualities that form the basis for lifelong learning.
Children are encouraged to learn by doing. The quality of teaching excelence along with a rigorous curriculum presented in a caring, nurturing atmosphere motivates our students to higher levels of educaiton across the nation. The high standards of our school, which our faculty strive to instill in our students, make Bishop Dunn Memorial School and our students truly exceptional.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 262 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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Bishop Dunn Memorial places among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | AdvancED |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1883 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 262 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 34% State avg.: 29% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 60% |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| % on Financial Aid | 5% |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 4 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Cheering, Dance, SwimmingBasketball, Cheering, Dance, Swimming, |
School Notes
- Bishop Dunn Memorial School, founded in 1883, is proud of its tradition and commitment to the academic, spiritual, emotional, social and physical development of children, Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8. It is our philosophy that success, particularly at an early age, depends on the growth of a child`s confidence, self-esteem and stimulation of their inquisitive nature. Bishop Dunn Memorial School, on the campus of Mount Saint Mary College, offers a distinctive learning environment where children develop those qualities that form the basis for lifelong learning. Children are encouraged to learn by doing. The quality of teaching excelence along with a rigorous curriculum presented in a caring, nurturing atmosphere motivates our students to higher levels of educaiton across the nation. The high standards of our school, which our faculty strive to instill in our students, make Bishop Dunn Memorial School and our students truly exceptional.
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