School Of The Holy Childhood

100 Groton Pkwy Rochester, NY 14623
holychildhood.org

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Inquire with school
  • Enrollment: 111 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Inquire with school
  • Enrollment: 111 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
IEP based instruction
Year Founded
1946
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
111 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 39%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Call for tuition information
Admissions Associate
Patty Purvee
Application URL

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Cheerleading squadKids Klub
Out & About Recreational Program for older studentsSenior Prom
Teen Socials

School Notes

  • Holy Childhood's School Program offers comprehension and therapeutic services to children ages five to twenty-one with intellectual disabilities.
  • The overall curriculum focuses on the development of the “whole” student with emphasis placed on academic, social, physical, vocational and recreational growth.
  • Students enrolled at Holy Childhood follow a modified New York State curriculum and participate in the New York State Alternate Assessment.
  • All students have an Individual Education Plan (IEP), generated collaboratively by the home school district and Holy Childhood staff.
  • The Program consists of four 8:1:1 classes and seven 12:1:1 classes.
  • The 8:1:1 classes are generally for our elementary aged students (ages 5-10 years).
  • Our teaching staff is comprised of highly trained and motivated instructors who are exceptional in their personal commitment and involvement in the lives of our students.
  • Vist www.holychildhood.org for more information.
  • Individualized educational services for individuals with intellectual disabilities ~Serving children ages 5-21 from more than 35 area school districts ~recreational and socialization programs ~Occupational therapist and speech language therapists work with student in and out of the classroom ~therapeutic swim program
Source: Verified school update

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