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Our Lady of Black Rock Schools philosophy of Catholic education is to provide the students with a caring atmosphere where they would reach their full potential spiritually, morally, academically and socially.

Discipline based on love, respect and understanding, is the Schools means to communicate values through all aspects of the curriculum.

Our Catholic school philosophy, which leads to specific goals, guides the relationship among students, faculty and parents and is present both within and outside the traditional classroom environment.

These specific objectives are to work closely with parents to develop a healthy value system to promote good discipline by developing character and self-control, which is essential to the growth of each student; to develop the idea that Religion is a way of life and as such is to be interwoven into each person's undertakings and activities; to encourage the parent to become more involved in the school life of their child; to provide an atmosphere of respect in which students and parents experience the commitment of the faculty who share a common Faith and value system.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

1888

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

168 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

87%

State avg.: 39%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

10%

Average Class Size

20 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

School Uniform, Navy pants/skirt and school polo shirt

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Sports

Total Sports Offered

3 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Track and Field

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

5 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Boy Scouts and Girl ScoutsBoys & Girls Club

Robotics Club

Arts and Music Programs:

Drama ClubSchool Choir

School Notes

Our Lady of Black Rock Schools philosophy of Catholic education is to provide the students with a caring atmosphere where they would reach their full potential spiritually, morally, academically and socially. Discipline based on love, respect and understanding, is the Schools means to communicate values through all aspects of the curriculum. Our Catholic school philosophy, which leads to specific goals, guides the relationship among students, faculty and parents and is present both within and outside the traditional classroom environment. These specific objectives are to work closely with parents to develop a healthy value system to promote good discipline by developing character and self-control, which is essential to the growth of each student; to develop the idea that Religion is a way of life and as such is to be interwoven into each person's undertakings and activities; to encourage the parent to become more involved in the school life of their child; to provide an atmosphere of respect in which students and parents experience the commitment of the faculty who share a common Faith and value system. To deal honestly and understandingly with each student and parent, according to Catholic Christian values and with only one concern: the good of the children.
A Diverse Community Where Great Minds Grow

Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Our Lady Of Black Rock School offer?

Our Lady Of Black Rock School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering and Track and Field.

When is the application deadline for Our Lady Of Black Rock School?

The application deadline for Our Lady Of Black Rock School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Our Lady Of Black Rock School located?

Our Lady Of Black Rock School is located in the Black Rock neighborhood of Buffalo, NY.

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