Nazareth Schools

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Founded in 1884 by the Sisters of Saint Joseph, Nazareth Elementary is Rochesters premier private elementary school, providing high-quality Catholic education to students in preschool through grade six.
Nazareth Elementary is located at the former campus of Nazareth Academy on Lake Avenue in Rochester, New York. With a state-of-the-art media lab, dance and art studios, and SMART Boards and computers in every classroom, Nazareths newly renovated building provides unparalleled learning opportunities for students.
Building on the rich history of Nazareth Schools, Nazareth Elementary began a new chapter for Catholic education in Rochester by partnering with The Aquinas Institute in the fall of 2010 to create the areas only pre-k through grade 12 co-educational Catholic school system. This partnership provides students with a seamless educational experience grounded in the traditions of the Sisters of Saint Joseph and the Congregation of Saint Basil. Together, the schools nurture academic, social and spiritual growth of students, instilling a deep and abiding love of learning, a desire to share knowledge and talents with the wider community, and an enduring respect for all of Gods creations.