Southern Tier Catholic School

Southern Tier Catholic School is a non-profit, Catholic Elementary School.
Located in downtown Olean, New York, Southern Tier Catholic provides instruction for pre-K through eighth grade.
STCS is committed to a Catholic tradition that teaches reverence, respect and responsibility.
Both our faculty and students have the highest standards of learning.
We do this by combining the New York State based curriculum along with the diocese of Buffalo standards of curriculum.
Southern Tier Catholic School incorporates a values-based, moral and ethical foundation beginning in Pre-K, which informs even the most modern of technologies.
STCS teachers focus on the joy of learning and emphasize a commitment to academic standards of excellence, to the best of each students ability.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 166 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12

Student Body

Total Students
166 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Southern Tier Catholic School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Mary Beth Garvin
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Southern Tier Catholic School often compared to?
Southern Tier Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like New Life Christian School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Southern Tier Catholic School?
The application deadline for Southern Tier Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 166 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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