At a Glance

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.

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.