Values-Based Holistic Education

A Tuition-free middle school

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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

96%

2- or 4-year College Graduation Rate

79%

Graduate Support Program Participants

179

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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We are so proud to celebrate Juli’Ani as she takes the next exciting step in her journey, heading to Aquinas Institute for high school!

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🎓✨ Big congratulations to Juli’Ani! ✨🎓

We are so proud to celebrate Juli’Ani as she takes the next exciting step in her journey, heading to Aquinas Institute for high school!

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Every day, we come here ready to love our students. 💙

At Nativity Prep, it’s more than education—it’s about showing up, building relationships, and believing in every child’s potential.

Join us at Nativity in Bloom on April 25th as we celebrate the impact of this work and the bright futures ahead.

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