Seton Catholic

206 New York Rd Plattsburgh, NY 12903
www.setonknights.org

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 242 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $4,000
  • Acceptance rate: 95%
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 242 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $4,000
  • Acceptance rate: 95%
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Seton Catholic ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

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Affordability
School Resources

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1989
School Calendar
Campus Size
20 acres

Student Body

Total Students
242 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 39%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
20 students
Number of AP Courses
4 courses
Advanced Courses
American HistoryBiology
CalculusComputer Applications - College Advanced Placement
EnglishPsychology - College Advanced Placement

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
% on Financial Aid
10%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Lynn Gilbert
Application URL
Endowment Size
$50 million

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Campus MinistryFuture Business Leaders of America
Key Club

School Notes

  • Seton Catholic Central School acknowledges the God-given dignity of each person and its mission of Catholic Christian education.
  • Catholic Christian values are upheld and taught within the curriculum and permeate the school environment so that each student may grow and become mature and altruistic members of the world community.
  • This requires the education of the whole person, spiritually, physically, academically, and aesthetically.
  • It requires the development of knowledge, personal responsibility, and the discipline necessary for living out the true freedom characteristic of America.
  • Our aim is to develop a generous and loving concern for all people, with deep respect for God-given individual differences; to instill in our students the desire for continuous learning, self-improvement, and self-respect in order to meet the challenges of life; to inspire the student to make a life-long commitment to Gospel values, social justice, non-violence, and peace in our world today.
  • We encourage our students to be God-centered, strong, upright, wise and articulate men and women who take their rightful place in the Church and in the world.
  • Seton Catholic is where academic excellence and Christian values meet.
  • School Motto: Go Knights!
  • Seton Catholic Central School acknowledges the God-given dignity of each person and its mission of Catholic Christian education. Catholic Christian values are upheld and taught within the curriculum and permeate the school environment so that each student may grow and become mature and altruistic members of the world community. This requires the education of the whole person, spiritually, physically, academically, and aesthetically. It requires the development of knowledge, personal responsibility, and the discipline necessary for living out the true freedom characteristic of America. Our aim is to develop a generous and loving concern for all people, with deep respect for God-given individual differences; to instill in our students the desire for continuous learning, self-improvement, and self-respect in order to meet the challenges of life; to inspire the student to make a life-long commitment to Gospel values, social justice, non-violence, and peace in our world today. We encourage our students to be God-centered, strong, upright, wise and articulate men and women who take their rightful place in the Church and in the world. Seton Catholic is where academic excellence and Christian values meet.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Seton Catholic cost?
Seton Catholic's tuition is approximately $4,000 for private students.
What schools are Seton Catholic often compared to?
Seton Catholic is often viewed alongside schools like New Life Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Seton Catholic?
The acceptance rate of Seton Catholic is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 76%.
What sports does Seton Catholic offer?
Seton Catholic offers 11 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Indoor Soccer, Soccer, Softball, Tennis and Winter Track.
When is the application deadline for Seton Catholic?
The application deadline for Seton Catholic is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average acceptance rate in New York is 76% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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