Values-Based Holistic Education

A Tuition-free middle school

See What Makes Nativity Special

Our Mission

Nativity Preparatory Academy is Rochester’s only tuition-free Catholic middle school serving students of all faiths. Strong academics coupled with the values of spirituality, morality, and personal responsibility create an environment where underserved students can transform their lives.

Nativity Prep By The Numbers

Students in an Average Classroom

15

High School Graduation Rate

97%

2- or 4-year College Graduation Rate

79%

Graduate Support Program Participants

163

President’s Message

Belong, Believe, Become!

James C. Smith

Dear Friends, The halls of Nativity Preparatory Academy are once again filled with energy, laughter, and promise as we begin a new school year. At Nativity, each school year is more than just a return to...

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How did he know Nativity was different?

President James Smith takes us back to his first tour of Nativity Prep—and the moment everything clicked.

A must-listen origin story on the Nativity's new Podcast, Voices of Nativity.

Check out the full episode:
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5 days ago

Tech wizards in action! Nativity’s Computer Club gave Mr. Smith’s (Nativity President) laptop a total glow-up. Old laptop? Check. New skills? Double check. Fun? Always.

Shoutout to our amazing techies.
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6 days ago

Tech wizards in action! Nativity’s Computer Club gave Mr. Smith’s (Nativity President) laptop a total glow-up. Old laptop? Check. New skills? Double check. Fun? Always.

Shoutout to our amazing techies.

The Nativity Play is one of our most cherished traditions—and this year was no exception.
Our students beautifully shared the story of Christ’s birth, filling the room with hope, joy, and gratitude for the blessings we hold as a Nativity family.
Thank you to all who helped make this special event come to life!

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1 week ago

The Nativity Play is one of our most cherished traditions—and this year was no exception. 
Our students beautifully shared the story of Christ’s birth, filling the room with hope, joy, and gratitude for the blessings we hold as a Nativity family.
Thank you to all who helped make this special event come to life!

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