Seton Catholic School is a preschool through 6th grade school in the Diocese of Rochester.
Seton's mission is to proclaim the Gospel message of Jesus as transmitted by the Catholic Church, and to help students develop a personal relationship with God and a responsibility for their actions, to educate the total child - intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually - and, using the curriculum guidelines of the Diocese of Rochester, to challenge each student to develop their full potential, and to guide students, along with the "social capital" of willing parents, both at home and at school, in the love and service of God and others in the classroom and the wider community.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 253 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
253 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Seton Catholic School is a preschool through 6th grade school in the Diocese of Rochester. Seton's mission is to proclaim the Gospel message of Jesus as transmitted by the Catholic Church, and to help students develop a personal relationship with God and a responsibility for their actions, to educate the total child - intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually - and, using the curriculum guidelines of the Diocese of Rochester, to challenge each student to develop their full potential, and to guide students, along with the "social capital" of willing parents, both at home and at school, in the love and service of God and others in the classroom and the wider community.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Seton Catholic School?
The application deadline for Seton Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Seton Catholic School is Hillside Children's Center -andrews Trahey Campus (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Rochester Classical Academy (0.9 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hillside Children's Center -andrews Trahey Campus
Special Education School
1183 Monroe Ave
Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 256-7628
Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 256-7628
0.8 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 65 students
Rochester Classical Academy
(Christian)
1775 E Ave
Rochester, NY 14610
(585) 500-5324
Rochester, NY 14610
(585) 500-5324
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 14 students
1981 Clover Street
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 277-1113
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 277-1113
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 444 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition listed
Talmudical Institute Of Upstate Ny
All-boys (Jewish)
769 Park Ave
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 473-2810
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 473-2810
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students
Destiny Christian School And Preschool
(Pentecostal)
1876 Elmwood Ave
Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 473-1680
Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 473-1680
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 139 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hillside Children's Center -andrews Trahey Campus
Special Education School
1183 Monroe Ave
Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 256-7628
Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 256-7628
0.8 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 65 students
1981 Clover Street
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 277-1113
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 277-1113
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 444 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition listed
Talmudical Institute Of Upstate Ny
All-boys (Jewish)
769 Park Ave
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 473-2810
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 473-2810
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students
Destiny Christian School And Preschool
(Pentecostal)
1876 Elmwood Ave
Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 473-1680
Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 473-1680
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 139 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1800 Clinton Avenue S
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 256-6145
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 256-6145
1.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 734 students Avg. class size: 23 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hillside Children's Center -andrews Trahey Campus
Special Education School
1183 Monroe Ave
Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 256-7628
Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 256-7628
0.8 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 65 students
Rochester Classical Academy
(Christian)
1775 E Ave
Rochester, NY 14610
(585) 500-5324
Rochester, NY 14610
(585) 500-5324
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 14 students
1981 Clover Street
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 277-1113
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 277-1113
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 444 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition listed
Destiny Christian School And Preschool
(Pentecostal)
1876 Elmwood Ave
Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 473-1680
Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 473-1680
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 139 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hillel Community Day School ![Hillel Community Day School Photo]( "Hillel Community Day School Photo")
(Jewish)
191 Fairfield Dr
Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 271-6877
Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 271-6877
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students Avg. class size: 5 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Rochester Classical Academy
(Christian)
1775 E Ave
Rochester, NY 14610
(585) 500-5324
Rochester, NY 14610
(585) 500-5324
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 14 students
1981 Clover Street
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 277-1113
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 277-1113
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 444 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition listed
Destiny Christian School And Preschool
(Pentecostal)
1876 Elmwood Ave
Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 473-1680
Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 473-1680
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 139 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hillel Community Day School ![Hillel Community Day School Photo]( "Hillel Community Day School Photo")
(Jewish)
191 Fairfield Dr
Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 271-6877
Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 271-6877
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students Avg. class size: 5 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Asbury Day Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
1050 East Ave
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 461-2920
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 461-2920
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 19 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Caledonia-mumford Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
99 North St
Caledonia, NY 14423
(585) 538-3481
Caledonia, NY 14423
(585) 538-3481
9554.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Caledonia-mumford Middle/high School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
99 North St
Caledonia, NY 14423
(585) 538-3483
Caledonia, NY 14423
(585) 538-3483
9554.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 404 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Churchville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
36 W Buffalo St
Churchville, NY 14428
(585) 293-2022
Churchville, NY 14428
(585) 293-2022
9555.2 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 421 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
A D Oliver Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
40 Allen St
Brockport, NY 14420
(585) 637-1860
Brockport, NY 14420
(585) 637-1860
9555.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 726 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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