St. Gregory The Great School

St. Gregory the Great School is a failth filled school of excellence. We pride ourselves in the development of the whole child spititually and academically. The standards here are high but we do all that we can to be sure that all students are able to reach these standards. This school has adopted the Common Core State Standards and participate in the New York State Testing Program in grades 3-8 in ELA and Math. Our results are higher than schools across New York State and in particular in this area. Grades 2 and 6 take the Iowa CoGat's to assess overall performance.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked NY School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
  • Enrollment: 590 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $6,500
  • Acceptance rate: 100%
  • Average class size: 22 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

St. Gregory The Great School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Sports offered

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Special Education Resource Room, Literacy Specialist and Remediation Teacher
Year Founded
1960
Summer School Offered
Yes
Campus Size
23 acres

Student Body

Total Students
590 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
St. Gregory The Great School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
88%
Average Class Size
22 students
Advanced Courses
Integrated Algbebra Regents and Earth Science Regents
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
all students wear a school unifiorm; boys-black pants and white or red school polo shirt; girl

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Average Financial Aid Grant
$750
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 81%

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
11 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
After School EnrichmentBoy Scouts
Girl ScoutsRosary Prayer Group
Science OlympiadSki Club
Stock Market ClubStudent Council


Arts and Music Programs:
Band (3 levels)Strings Club


Recreational Athletic Programs:
Sports teams

School Notes

  • St. Gregory the Great School is a Christ Centered school of excellence. We pride ourselves on our service to others, as each grade level adopts a service project for the year. St. Gregory's is ranked in the top ten in Western New York in academic achievement. We offer 2 foreign languages, advanced Math and Regents Earth Science. Our theme for this year is "Do This in Memory of Me." This theme has been adopted throughout the parish community.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Gregory The Great School cost?
St. Gregory The Great School's tuition is approximately $6,500 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Gregory The Great School?
The acceptance rate of St. Gregory The Great School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 74%.
What sports does St. Gregory The Great School offer?
St. Gregory The Great School offers 15 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. St. Gregory The Great School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in New York for most sports offered.
What is St. Gregory The Great School's ranking?
St. Gregory The Great School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body and Most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for St. Gregory The Great School?
The application deadline for St. Gregory The Great School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked NY School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
  • Enrollment: 590 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $6,500
  • Acceptance rate: 100%
  • Average class size: 22 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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