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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What a day on the green!

With 125+ golfers and more than $50,000 raised for Nativity students, the 13th Annual Billy D'Antonio Summer Classic Golf Event was a huge success!

A heartfelt thank you to the dedicated Billy D. Golf Committee, golfers, sponsors,volunteers and supporters who made this possible — we are truly grateful for your generosity and commitment to our mission.

Save the date for next year's event: August 1, 2026!

Check out our photo gallery here: www.nativityrochester.org
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A heartfelt thanks goes out to our friends at the Saint John Fisher University Men’s Soccer Team who spent the morning helping Nativity Prep get ready for a new school year! St. John Fisher University #rocvolunteer #whatsgoodintheroc #rochesterny #RochesterNYCommunity #nativitymiguelcoalition #stjohnfisheruniversity #dioceseofrochesternewyork ... See MoreSee Less

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A heartfelt thanks goes out to our friends at the Saint John Fisher University Men’s Soccer Team who spent the morning helping Nativity Prep get ready for a new school year! St. John Fisher University  #rocvolunteer #whatsgoodintheroc #rochesterny #RochesterNYCommunity #nativitymiguelcoalition #stjohnfisheruniversity #dioceseofrochesternewyorkImage attachment
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