Mary Cariola Center (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked NY School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 399 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Mary Cariola Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Mary Cariola Center
Pre-K	77
Kind	11
1	34
2	32
3	26
4	23
6	28
7	19
9	24
10	21
11	22
12	40
Ungraded	42

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Student Body

Total Students

399 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

54%

State avg.: 39%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

75 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Mary Cariola Children's Center provides the highest quality individualized services for children with developmental delays and especially for those with complex or multiple disabilities.
The Center is dedicated to excellence in family-centered educational, residential, therapeutic and community support services and to developing program initiatives for emerging populations of children with special needs.
Mary Cariola Children's Center is recognized statewide for excellent collaborative and innovative programs designed to expand the learning opportunities and enrich the lives of children with developmental delays.
Dedicated and caring staff, families, and volunteers, reflecting the diversity of our community, will ensure that the best of individualized services are available to all children with multiple or complex needs and those at risk of developing disabilities.

School Mascot: Cariola Cubs

Mary Cariola Children's Center provides the highest quality individualized services for children with developmental delays and especially for those with complex or multiple disabilities. The Center is dedicated to excellence in family-centered educational, residential, therapeutic and community support services and to developing program initiatives for emerging populations of children with special needs. Mary Cariola Children's Center is recognized statewide for excellent collaborative and innovative programs designed to expand the learning opportunities and enrich the lives of children with developmental delays. Dedicated and caring staff, families, and volunteers, reflecting the diversity of our community, will ensure that the best of individualized services are available to all children with multiple or complex needs and those at risk of developing disabilities.

Source: Verified school update

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Mary Cariola Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Mary Cariola Center?

The application deadline for Mary Cariola Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Mary Cariola Center located?

Mary Cariola Center is located in the Strong neighborhood of Rochester, NY. There are 1 other private schools located in Strong.

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The average private school tuition in Rochester, NY is $16,417 for elementary schools and $22,861 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Rochester, NY is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).