MCHR provides a superior Pre-K (Age 3) - 8th grade education, combining the best teaching and technology with traditional values in a close-knit, caring atmosphere.
Our students consistently score high on standardized examinations: maintaining a 97-100% passing rate on the New York State examinations! The academically rigorous curriculum is supplemented by a strong arts program including violin, percussion ensemble, vocal music, and ballroom dancing.
Our violinists have performed at venues that include the Russian Tea Room, Cipriani and University Club and have been featured on Sirius Satellite Radio.
Our 2007 graduating class received $382,000+ in scholarship funding for high school.
We have 8 violin students receiving scholarships to attend Juilliard's Music Advancement Program (MAP) and additional students at The Geneva Conservatory of Music.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 180 students
- Average class size: 27 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Mount Carmel-holy Rosary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1949
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
180 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
99%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
27 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Art Club & Honors Art Club, Basketball Team, Gospel Choir, Percussion Ensemble & Honors Percussion Ensemble
School Notes
- 2008 NYS Mathematics Exam (% Passing): 100% Grade 4 , 100% Grade 8
- 2008 NYS English Language Arts (ELA) (% Passing): 97% Grade 4 , 100% Grade 8
- 2008 NYS Social Studies Exam(% Passing): 100% Grade 4 , 100% Grade 8
- 2008 NYS Science Exam (% Passing): 100% Grade 4 , 100% Grade 8
Source: Verified school update
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