Our School

* Guided by high standards in Academics, Service and Character
* Dedicated teachers offering instruction in a faith-based environment
* Rigorous academic program aligned with New York State Standards

St. Mary's School was the first Catholic School in the Diocese of Rochester to be accredited
by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. 

You may be thinking, “What is the purpose of accreditation of St. Mary’s School? We already know that St. Mary’s has a reputation for offering an excellent faith based education. 
Accreditation encourages and facilitates school improvement: 

• by fostering excellence and ongoing improvement. The question is not if we want a better school, but how we will assure continuous school improvement.
• The information surfaced through the accreditation protocol serves as a sound basis for improvement, strategic planning, restructuring, and staff development. The process examines the entire school– its mission, philosophy and goals, its community, program and services, and facilities and financial stability.
• Accreditation requires a school to establish and implement a 7 year improvement plan based upon its vision of the future.
• The accreditation process is Strategic Planning, Evaluation and Accreditation Maintenance.

PESTICIDE NEIGHBOR NOTIFICATION LAW SECTION 409-H:

In adherence to New York State Section 409-H Education Law, St. Mary’s School does not use any pesticide products in its school or on its grounds.