Stella Niagara believes in building character through its value-based education program.
Education at Stella Niagara Education Park encompasses more than academics; it is a holistic nurturing of the intellectual, physical, social and spiritual development of young children.
Stella Niagara has been sponsored by the Sisters of St.
Francis of Penance and Christian Charity since 1908, and remains a private, co-educational Catholic elementary school with a continuing tradition of educational excellence.
The Mission of Stella Niagara Education Park is to instill in our students our Franciscan heritage in an academic atmosphere that nurtures them physically, intellectually, emotionally, socially, and spiritually.
This heritage is rooted in an understanding of the individual as unique, respected, and cherished.
Stella Niagara Education Park is a community sharing a purpose and interest both in individual achievement and social responsibility.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked NY School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Stella Niagara Education Park ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1908
School Calendar
Campus Size
104 acres
Student Body
Total Students
176 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: The Mission of Stella Niagara Education Park is to instill in our students our Franciscan heritage in an academic atmosphere that nurtures them physically, intellectually, emotionally, socially, and spiritually.
- Stella Niagara believes in building character through its value-based education program. Education at Stella Niagara Education Park encompasses more than academics; it is a holistic nurturing of the intellectual, physical, social and spiritual development of young children. Stella Niagara has been sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis of Penance and Christian Charity since 1908, and remains a private, co-educational Catholic elementary school with a continuing tradition of educational excellence. The Mission of Stella Niagara Education Park is to instill in our students our Franciscan heritage in an academic atmosphere that nurtures them physically, intellectually, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. This heritage is rooted in an understanding of the individual as unique, respected, and cherished. Stella Niagara Education Park is a community sharing a purpose and interest both in individual achievement and social responsibility.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Stella Niagara Education Park often compared to?
Stella Niagara Education Park is often viewed alongside schools like St. Peter's Roman Catholic School, Sacred Heart Villa School by visitors of our site.
What is Stella Niagara Education Park's ranking?
Stella Niagara Education Park ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Stella Niagara Education Park?
The application deadline for Stella Niagara Education Park is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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