Nazareth Elementary is a ministry of the

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located in

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. They provide students with a foundation that helps each one grow in wisdom, understanding, compassion, and grace. Nazareth Elementary offers outstanding educational opportunities for students in Preschool (beginning at age 3) to Grade 6.

History

Nazareth Academy was founded by the

in 1871. It was the oldest Catholic high school in Rochester.Nazareth Schools at a glance
/ref> "One chance… often in life we are faced with a defining moment, where the choice we make will help determine our safety, our character, or our future."

Extracurricular activities

After School Clubs

After-School activities includes: *100 Mile Club *Soccer Skills Club *Basketball Skills Club *Science Club

Clubs and organizations

Nazareth Elementary supports several clubs and organizations, including: *Children's Choir *Dulcimer club

Associated schools

Nazareth Academy was a part of Nazareth Schools, which also included an elementary (Nazareth Hall Elementary and Preschool) and middle school (Nazareth Hall Middle School) that were founded as a boys school in 1884. The original building was constructed in 1915; Nazareth Academy closed in 2010.

Performance

Nazareth Academy was accredited by the

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, the

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, and the

New York State Association of Independent Schools The New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) is an association of 204 independent schools and organizations, ranging from nurseries to high schools, in New York (state), New York State. Founded in 1947, NYSAIS is the second la ...

.Nazareth Academy accreditation
/ref> It was a member of the Greater Rochester Association of Private Schools.

References

External links

Nazareth Elementary website
{{authority control Defunct Catholic secondary schools in New York (state) Educational institutions established in 1871 Educational institutions disestablished in 2010 1871 establishments in New York (state)