Our Lady of the Snows scores on standardized tests rank above average on the national, state, city, and diocesan level.
Our high school acceptance rate into parochial and specialized city schools is above 90 percent.
We believe that faith is the ability to communicate and respond, in a personal way with Jesus Christ.
This gift, the Spirit of God within us, must be nurtured through a process of discovery and renewal, which becomes realized in the Community of faith.
Through education, along with sharing our own sense of faith, our hope is to enlighten and nurture the personal and unique gift of faith present in each of us.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked NY School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 403 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Our Lady Of The Snows Catholic Academy 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 Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
403 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Our Lady of the Snows scores on standardized tests rank above average on the national, state, city, and diocesan level. Our high school acceptance rate into parochial and specialized city schools is above 90 percent. We believe that faith is the ability to communicate and respond, in a personal way with Jesus Christ. This gift, the Spirit of God within us, must be nurtured through a process of discovery and renewal, which becomes realized in the Community of faith. Through education, along with sharing our own sense of faith, our hope is to enlighten and nurture the personal and unique gift of faith present in each of us.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Our Lady Of The Snows Catholic Academy's ranking?
Our Lady Of The Snows Catholic Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Our Lady Of The Snows Catholic Academy?
The application deadline for Our Lady Of The Snows Catholic Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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