St. Denis-st Columba School

Saint Denis/Saint Columba School is a Catholic, co-educational, community of faith in which our future leaders strive for academic excellence, seek truth and show respect for the dignity of each person.
Saint Denis/Saint Columba’s philosophy of education is rooted in the mandate to “Teach as Jesus Taught.” To this end, we promote in the children an awareness of the presence of Christ in the world and the ability to see the magnificence of God through a body of knowledge.
We seek to prepare students to live in the world as responsible Christians who are witnesses to Christ.
Our challenge is to foster an active Christian community that strives to meet the spiritual and academic needs of each student.
Our desire to infuse Christian virtues is accomplished through the teaching of doctrine, a deep commitment to prayer life, and dedicated service to others.
We endeavor to heighten the students’ awareness of our personal and moral responsibility to not only find Christ in others, but also to demonstrate His virtues in every aspect of our daily lives.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked NY School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 345 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

St. Denis-st Columba School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students
345 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is St. Denis-st Columba School's ranking?
St. Denis-st Columba School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Denis-st Columba School?
The application deadline for St. Denis-st Columba School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Labor Day-School Closed
September 07, 2026 (Monday)
First Day of School for Students K-8
September 10, 2026 (Thursday)
First Day of Autumn
September 22, 2026 (Tuesday)
First Day of Winter
December 21, 2026 (Monday)
First Day of Spring
March 20, 2027 (Saturday)

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked NY School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 345 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Dutchess County, NY is $29,475 for elementary schools and $41,241 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Dutchess County, NY is 70% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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