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

Welcome Back!

James C. Smith

As we begin another exciting school year at Nativity Preparatory Academy, I want to extend a warm welcome to all of you. Whether you are returning or joining our school community for the first time, we’re...

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We are still accepting applications for grades 5 and 6 for the 2025-2026 school year. Give us a call and hear more about what Nativity can offer your student! ... See MoreSee Less

5 days ago

We are still accepting applications for grades 5 and 6 for the 2025-2026 school year. Give us a call and hear more about what Nativity can offer your student!

This week at Summer Camp, our students are exploring timelines and historical years. They’re not just learning when things happened, but also why they matter. It’s all part of building strong thinkers and future leaders. #summeratnativity ... See MoreSee Less

7 days ago

This week at Summer Camp, our students are exploring timelines and historical years. They’re not just learning when things happened, but also why they matter. It’s all part of building strong thinkers and future leaders. #summeratnativityImage attachment

How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard." —Winnie the Pooh (and probably every Nativity grad ever!)

We had an amazing time at our Alumni Picnic, welcoming back more than 20 Nativity Prep grads for an afternoon of laughs, memories, and inspiration.

These incredible young people are heading off to their next chapters—high school, college, and beyond—continuing to soar with the values and confidence they built right here at Nativity.

No matter how far they go, they’ll always be part of the Nativity family.

#NativityAlumni #InspireAndAchieve #nativityprep
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3 weeks ago

How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard. —Winnie the Pooh (and probably every Nativity grad ever!)

We had an amazing time at our Alumni Picnic, welcoming back more than 20 Nativity Prep grads for an afternoon of laughs, memories, and inspiration.

These incredible young people are heading off to their next chapters—high school, college, and beyond—continuing to soar with the values and confidence they built right here at Nativity.

No matter how far they go, they’ll always be part of the Nativity family.

#NativityAlumni #InspireAndAchieve #nativityprepImage attachmentImage attachment
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