Rochester’s Catholic, All-Boys College Prep School
McQuaid Jesuit is a Catholic, Jesuit college-preparatory school that inspires young men in grades 6-12 to realize their God-given gifts through the pursuit of excellence in all things, service to others, and a lifelong commitment to justice. Our goal is to form, and transform, young men academically, spiritually, physically, and socially to build the competence and character they need to help them not just succeed, but exceed, in college and in life.
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Academic Excellence
With strong academics, coupled with dozens of co-curricular offerings that are both interactive and experiential, McQuaid Jesuit inspires students to work hard and play hard. Every step of the way supported by a safe, attentive, caring faculty and staff.
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96% of McQuaid graduates continue to higher education. We embrace the Jesuit ideal of cura personalis, seeking to find the right destination for each student after his graduation with an appreciation for his gifts, circumstances, and potential to ensure an enriching college experience that ultimately leads to living a life of consequence.
Service For and With Others
At the heart of its mission, and at the foundation of Jesuit principles, McQuaid seeks to create great men committed to service for and with others. All students are invited to participate in retreats, liturgies, service trips, social justice initiatives, and community events.
McQuaid Jesuit Community
A central aspect of McQuaid Jesuit is the sense of community shared by students, faculty, and staff. For students, this is commonly referred to as “brotherhood.” Mission and Ministry supports this bond shared by community members by bringing a unique,…
Service Immersion Experiences
Program Overview A hallmark of McQuaid Jesuit is the Service Immersion Trip Program. As a Catholic Jesuit school, our mission to educate young men includes service to others and a commitment to justice. Our service immersion trips seek to encapsulate…
Retreats & Mission Days
Jesuit spirituality is based upon the conversion of Saint Ignatius and his Spiritual Exercises. Retreats provide opportunities for personal growth, community building, and servant leadership. Our retreat program seeks to engage students individually while respecting their diverse lived experiences. We…
Athletics and Arts Complement Academics
Athletics and the fine arts are an integral part of the McQuaid student experience. From theatrical productions and choral ensembles to participating on one or more of our 19 highly competitive athletic teams, our students learn cooperation, camaraderie, hard work, leadership, and teamwork. Every step of the way learning to manage the rigors of academics with the commitment of extra-curricular activities.
McQuaid Jesuit has been recognized as a “School of Distinction” by the NYSPHSAA by having 100% of its varsity teams receive the Scholar-Athlete team award during their respective sports seasons.
McQuaid Featured Alum
McQuaid Jesuit alumni have gone on in their careers and their communities to do great things.
Philip Minnehan, ’21
Philip M. Minnehan, ’21 is still completing his college education, but that hasn’t stopped him from swinging for the pros. This past August, Phil competed in the 2025 U.S. Amateur Golf Championship at the Olympic Club in San Francisco. The…
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A Priceless Investment
A McQuaid Jesuit education is a priceless investment in your son’s future. We are committed to making a Jesuit education accessible and affordable to qualified students who demonstrate financial need. While we expect all families to pay some portion of the annual tuition,
48% of McQuaid students receive financial aid and/or a scholarship.
The average award is 50% of a student’s annual tuition.
Seeing Is Believing!
We offer private tours for prospective students and their families so you can explore everything that McQuaid has to offer. A current student and/or member of the admissions office will guide you through our newly renovated campus and all it has to offer.
For immediate assistance, call the Admissions Office at 585-256-6112