Desales Catholic School vs. Learn and Play PreK
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Desales Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Student Body
Learn and Play PreK ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Affordability
Grades Offered
PK-8
NS-PK
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Year Founded
1970
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Students Body
Total Students
373 students
22 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
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Students by Grade
n/a
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
20
4
Pre-K Students
64
18
Kindergarten Students
38
-
Grade 1 Students
31
-
Grade 2 Students
28
-
Grade 3 Students
28
-
Grade 4 Students
29
-
Grade 5 Students
43
-
Grade 6 Students
26
-
Grade 7 Students
26
-
Grade 8 Students
40
-
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
2 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
50%
Average Class Size
18
20
Number of AP Classes
1
n/a
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(School uniform for Kindergarten through Grade 8)
(School uniform for Kindergarten through Grade 8)
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$6,300
$4,000
Tuition Notes
Registered Catholics receive discount with church approval; additional need-based aid is available to families of all faiths
Full Day Program 8:05-2:35 daily
2, 3, or 5 day options available
Acceptance Rate
90%
100%
Admissions Director
Kim Knuutila
Erika Sidell Schultz
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
11
n/a
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Annual Broadway-style MusicalInstrumental Music Lessons
Middle School ChorusNational Junior Honor Society
Student Community ServiceStudent Senate
Club or Organization:
Coding ClubDestination Imagination
Robotics ClubSTREAM Clubs
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Girls Running Club