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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Our incredible Board Member and Marketing Committee member, Katie Flynn of @flynnagency was recognized at last night’s Women of Excellence event! We’re so proud to celebrate Katie and all of the inspiring women making a difference in our community. 💜

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Our incredible Board Member and Marketing Committee member, Katie Flynn of @flynnagency was recognized at last night’s Women of Excellence event! We’re so proud to celebrate Katie and all of the inspiring women making a difference in our community. 💜

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Congratulations to our graduate Zara! 🎓 Ready to take on high school at Our Lady of Mercy next year. Zara has been a tradmentous assist to the Nativity community of the last 3 years. She serves as a member on the student council team. Zara has worked hard maintaining outstanding grades earning herself on the Presidents List! Zara, we are so proud of you and all your hard work—your journey is just beginning!

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Congratulations to our graduate Zara! 🎓 Ready to take on high school at Our Lady of Mercy next year. Zara has been a tradmentous assist to the Nativity community of the last 3 years. She serves as a member on the student council team. Zara has worked hard maintaining outstanding grades earning herself on the Presidents List! Zara, we are so proud of you and all your hard work—your journey is just beginning!

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We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the incredible support shown at this year’s Nativity in Bloom – Inspire & Achieve event. Thanks to our generous community, we raised nearly $300,000 to support the students and mission of Nativity Preparatory Academy!

A heartfelt thank-you to everyone who attended, donated, and cheered us on—and a special shoutout to our amazing event co-chairs, Meredith & Mike Hurley and PD & Jim Dillon, whose leadership and vision made it all possible.

Together, we’re helping students grow, achieve, and lead with confidence. Thank you for believing in them—and in us.

The inspiring event video can be found here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCCCm94_cRU&t=10s

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