About

At a Glance

Allendale Columbia School is a diverse, independent, co-ed school for students in Little School (18-36 month-olds) through grade 12 located in Rochester, New York.

About Us

Founded in 1890, Allendale Columbia School has been at the forefront of education in Rochester for more than a century.

As an independent school, we do not teach to the test and our teachers are not bound by the Common Core. Instead, our faculty members are empowered to develop a relevant and rigorous curriculum that challenges students to dig deeper and question more as they apply their learning to the real world and seek to discover their place in it.

Through this personalized exploration of learning, students have countless opportunities to express themselves, discover their passions, pursue real world projects, and achieve academic excellence.

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Fast Facts

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353

Students Enrolled
64

Full-time Faculty
6:1

Student to Teacher Ratio
71%

Faculty who hold advanced degrees:
41

Pre-Primary Students
115

Lower School Students
76

Middle School Students
121

Upper School Students
31%

Students of color
12

Number of APs offered
$3M

Annual financial aid budget
33

Acre Campus

Mission

At Allendale Columbia, we prepare students for the world they will inherit. In our trusting and responsive environment, students 18 months through grade 12 grow in confidence and develop scholastic independence. Together, our students and teachers imagine, design, and create in order to make a positive impact locally and globally.

Core Values

We value and foster these core values:

Making connections that matter
Mastering strategies for learning
Inspiring curious and creative learners
Sparking resilient spirits
Daring to take risks

Memberships and Associations

Allendale Columbia School is accredited by the New York State Association of Independent Schools.

We hold membership in the:

National Association of Independent Schools
New York State Association of Independent Schools
National Association for College Admission Counseling
New York State Association for College Admission Counseling
Association of College Counselors in Independent Schools
Cum Laude Society

Our Programs

Pre-Primary
Our philosophy is to respond to the individual developmental needs of each child based on a healthy blend of these research-based programs.
Lower School
A place where our students in Kindergarten through Fifth Grade are free to explore, encouraged to take risks, and develop their own voice.
Middle School
Middle School at Allendale Columbia is a time of growth, transition, and tremendous excitement.
Upper School
Students experience a variety of teaching styles including seminar-style classrooms, lectures, writing workshops, and collaborative learning.

Equity Statement

The Allendale Columbia School community affirms and celebrates its members as global citizens who seek to build compassionate connections rooted in social justice. We promote a strong ethic of social responsibility in our students, parents, faculty, staff, and alumni. We strive to build a diverse community that promotes equity and justice for all. We foster an environment that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives present in the larger world. We embrace the National Association of Independent Schools' Principles of Good Practice for equity and justice as a framework for inclusion. We commit to continuous, intentional evaluation of our practices to cultivate a culture of belonging, renewed and reimagined by the collective community.