Inspired by the evangelizing mission of Jesus Christ, the Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Syracuse partner with families, communities, and parishes to nurture academic excellence rooted in Gospel values. We empower students to develop a strong moral conscience informed by the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, and to live their faith with compassion, integrity, and respect for all life. Preparing them for a diverse world, we cultivate lifelong learners who are witnesses to Christ’s love through service to others.
Yes, we are accredited by the Middle States Association Commission on Elementary and Secondary Schools.
Yes. We are full members of the National Catholic Education Association and adhere to the National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools.
No. Our schools are open to students of all faiths. We welcome the opportunity to teach the traditions and practices of our faith. All students are required to participate in religion courses but no one is graded on their faith. Students are graded on their knowledge of this key content area as taught by our highly qualified teachers.
With schools spanning seven counties across Central New York, we have many options. To apply to your local Catholic school, go to their website (school websites) and follow the easy, online application process.
Yes. We pride ourselves on making tuition assistance available for families with demonstrated financial need. In addition, there are multiple opportunities for academic scholarships from our various schools and community partners. Click here to apply for tuition assistance.
Yes. Our faith-based PreK options focus on early literacy and math fluency development, while also nurturing developmentally appropriate social skills to best prepare students for Kindergarten. Our PreK classes include: half-day or full-day programs, as well as full or partial-week options.
Directly contact your school or the parish affiliated with that school. If the school has since closed, please complete the records request form here.